Updated Dec. 3, 2024, at 8:37 p.m. to add mugshot
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department on Tuesday, Dec. 3, announced it made an arrest in the deadly hit-and-run incident that took place Sunday, Dec. 1, leaving one dead. The crash occurred along Alabama Highway 69 near the Cullman Shooting Sports complex.
Michael Garrett Massie, 35, of New Market, Alabama, is facing preliminary charges of felony leaving the scene of an accident. The victim was identified Monday as Mark Alan Johns, 59, of Cullman.
A statement from the City of Cullman on Tuesday read: “On December 3, 2024, at approximately 3:32 PM, the Cullman Police Department quickly responded to a report of a white Nissan Altima linked to a fatal crash on December 1, 2024, that claimed the life of Mr. Mark Alan Johns. The vehicle was located at Apel Steel on US-Hwy 31. Michael Garrett Massie, 35, of New Market, Alabama, was identified and arrested for felony leaving the scene of the crash on AL-69 near AL-157. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be filed.”
Said Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan, “I would like to personally thank the great citizens and wonderful community for their quick action and support in assisting Cullman Police Department with this case I would also like to thank the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this case.”
