Atlanta police arrest Top 10 fugitive Robert Henderson in long-running 2019 ambulance crash investigation
Arrest follows years-long search tied to fatal May 7, 2019 collision in southwest Atlanta
Atlanta police have arrested a man they said was among the department’s “Top 10 Most Wanted” in a case stemming from a fatal 2019 crash involving an ambulance transporting a patient.
Police identified the suspect as Robert Henderson, 47. Authorities said he was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by an Atlanta Police Department detective with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. The arrest closes a lengthy period in which investigators continued to seek the suspect after the collision, which they said resulted in a death and serious injuries.
What investigators say happened in the 2019 crash
The underlying charge is connected to a vehicular homicide investigation arising from a collision on May 7, 2019, at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Adamsville Place Parkway in southwest Atlanta.
Investigators said Henderson allegedly struck an emergency medical unit that was actively transporting a patient at the time of the crash. Police said the patient inside the ambulance died as a result of the collision, and that medical personnel were seriously injured. Authorities also said Henderson left the scene before officers arrived.
Date of crash: May 7, 2019
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Adamsville Place Parkway, southwest Atlanta
Outcome described by investigators: Patient death; serious injuries to medical personnel
Allegation after collision: Driver left before police arrived
How the arrest unfolded
Atlanta police said the case remained active for years and was handled through the department’s Fugitive Unit, with the detective identified as the lead case agent. Authorities described the arrest as the result of sustained investigative work that produced actionable leads and helped locate Henderson.
Police also said community-provided tips through Crime Stoppers contributed to narrowing the search area and supported the execution of a search warrant that led to the arrest. Officials characterized the operation as a coordinated effort between local law enforcement and federal partners.
Police credited the arrest to a combination of investigative work, public tips and cooperation among agencies involved in fugitive apprehension efforts.
What happens next
Authorities have not publicly detailed additional charges beyond the vehicular homicide case described in connection with the 2019 crash, nor have they released further information on court scheduling, bond status, or an initial appearance date. Those details are typically established through the booking process and subsequent court proceedings.
The arrest places the focus back on the underlying allegations from 2019, where prosecutors will need to establish the sequence of events, any contributing factors, and the circumstances surrounding the driver’s actions immediately after the collision.