One week following the death of a local man, authorities in Americus continue their search for a hit-and-run driver. 

According to the Georgia State Patrol, that accident happened Monday, August 27, at U.S. Highway 280 and Felder Street. Three cars were involved, GSP says.

59-year-old Anthony Lowe, of Americus, died as a result of the crash.

GSP says the driver of the car who caused the wreck sped away before authorities got there, and a search for that driver is on-going.

Anyone with information should call the Americus division of the Georgia State Patrol, (229) 931-2397.