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Volunteer Dies After Being Struck at Cumming Christmas Parade

Police in Cumming lead the case with the driver cooperating, charges expected.

Overview

  • Robert Muth, a former employee and active volunteer with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, was hit while directing traffic during the City of Cumming's Christmas parade.
  • The collision occurred around 7:19 p.m. Saturday at Castleberry Road and Buford Dam Road, according to local authorities.
  • Volunteers and deputies performed life-saving efforts before Muth was taken to North Fulton Hospital, where he died Sunday morning surrounded by family.
  • Because the incident happened at a city event and Muth had ties to the Sheriff's Office, the City of Cumming Police Department is leading the investigation.
  • Officials say the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating, and investigators expect to file charges as the probe continues.