Wanted in connection with the death of John Culpepper.

Meridian police are looking for a suspect believed to be connected to a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred this week off of King Road.

The suspect is William Joe Garrett. The event happened on Tuesday Oct. 22, and claimed the life of John Culpepper, 79, who was a partner in Culpepper & Culpepper accounting firm.

If you have information, call Acting Captain Dareall Thompson at 769-298-5111. You may also call the Meridian Police (601) 485-1893 Crimestoppers (855) 385-8477 (TIPS) to file an anonymous report