Jesup Police investigating assault that left woman with injuries initially mistaken for vehicle crash

JESUP, Ga. (WTOC) - Jesup Police are investigating a suspected assault that left a woman in critical condition.

Early Friday at 12:28 a.m., Jesup Police responded to a call of a person on the road near Highway 27 and Georgia Highway 169. They found a woman, identified as Ma’Kiyah Jackson.

Initially, officers thought Jackson had been hit by a vehicle. However, an initial investigation indicates an assault took place.

Jackson suffered significant head trauma and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

There are no suspects in custody. Jesup Police say investigators are working leads and processing evidence from the scene.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Jesup PD at 912-427-1300 and speak with Investigator Burford or Investigator White.