Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers Stephon Tuitt’s brother killed in hit-and-run incident

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Stephon Tuitt #91 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a sack in the first quarter during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on December 30, 2018. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The brother of Steelers defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt has been killed in a hit-and-run incident in suburban Atlanta.

According to a reports out of Atlanta, Richard Bartlett III, 23, was struck by a vehicle along a busy road in Johns Creek, Ga., Wednesday night as he attempted to secure a mattress to a vehicle operated by his girlfriend. Per reports, the vehicle left the scene.

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