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Boy, 6, Critically Hurt in Hit-and-Run
21 Jun
Summary
- A 6-year-old boy sustained severe injuries after being hit by a car.
- The incident occurred near James Jackson Parkway and Browntown Road.
- The family has started a GoFundMe for the child's extensive medical expenses.
A 6-year-old boy from metro Atlanta suffered life-altering injuries after being hit by a car on May 1. The child was walking with his mother and siblings near James Jackson Parkway and Browntown Road when the incident occurred.
According to his father, a black BMW was traveling at a high speed before striking the young boy. The child sustained a traumatic brain injury and a broken neck, profoundly impacting his ability to communicate and move.
The family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to gather funds for the extensive medical treatments and ongoing care required. The Atlanta police department confirmed that the child was not within a crosswalk at the time of the accident.
