Beloved Walking Dead Crew Member Amy Blanc Lacy, 62, Dies After Hit-and-Run Crash on Mount Paran Road in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga (Sept. 5, 2025) – The Atlanta film community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Amy Blanc Lacy, a respected and beloved crew member of The Walking Dead, who died after a violent hit-and-run crash on Mount Paran Road in northwest Atlanta. She was 62 years old.

The Fatal Crash

The accident occurred on the night of September 1, 2025, while Lacy was traveling with her sons, Adrian and Oliver. Their vehicle was struck by a speeding car that fled the scene after the collision. The force of the crash caused catastrophic injuries to Lacy, including severe brain and spinal trauma.

While her sons were treated for minor injuries, Lacy never regained consciousness. She remained in a coma for several days before passing away on September 5.

Suspect Identified and Arrested

Police later identified the driver as 31-year-old Buck Rollins. He was arrested and now faces multiple charges, including:

First-degree vehicular homicide
Hit-and-run
Reckless driving
Speeding

Authorities confirmed that Rollins was released on a $70,000 bond pending further court proceedings. Witnesses, including local resident Stacey Elgin, reported attempting to follow Rollins’ vehicle and providing critical details that led to his arrest.

A Career of Dedication

Lacy’s career in the entertainment industry spanned more than three decades. She built a reputation as a skilled script supervisor, working on productions such as:

In the Heat of the Night
SeaQuest 2032
Rosewood
Franklin & Bash
Halt and Catch Fire
Loki
Kingdom Business

But she was best known for her years on The Walking Dead, where cast and crew members described her as a cornerstone of the production, admired for her kindness, precision, and tireless work ethic.

Tributes and Legacy

Colleagues and friends flooded social media with tributes. Actor Khary Payton (King Ezekiel on The Walking Dead) shared, “Amy. You’ve always been an angel. I’ll be looking for you in all the little beautiful things. Love and miss you.”

Others from the franchise, including Ross Marquand and Emily Kinney, echoed similar sentiments, remembering her as a guiding presence behind the scenes.

In death, Lacy continued to give. As an organ donor, she is expected to help save or improve the lives of more than 40 recipients, a testament to her generosity and selflessness.

Community Support

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help Lacy’s family cover funeral expenses and support them during this devastating time. Members of Atlanta’s film community, along with fans of The Walking Dead, have come together to contribute and share memories of her.

A Life Remembered

Amy Blanc Lacy’s passing is a profound loss not just for her family and the Atlanta film community, but also for the countless people around the world touched by the shows she helped bring to life. She will be remembered as a consummate professional, a loving mother, and a generous soul whose impact will endure both on screen and in the hearts of those who knew her.