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4-Year-Old Child Dies Following Traffic Collision in Atlanta

two-vehicle collision in Cobb County

A 4-year-old child died following a traffic collision in Atlanta, and a teen driver faces criminal charges. According to the Atlanta Police, the teenager allegedly stole a car before causing the head-on collision on Wednesday evening, March 31st. 

The preliminary investigation report disclosed that at about 4:30 p.m., officers patrolled the area around Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Metropolitan Parkway. While at it, they received an alert of a stolen Honda Pilot close to their location. 

The APD said the occupants of the Honda drove off when they saw the officers. Shortly after, the car collided head-on with another vehicle in the 1400 block of Lakewood Avenue. Officers apprehended the 17-year-old and 15-year-old occupants of the Honda at the scene. 

The other vehicle had a man and a 4-year-old child. Responding medics rushed them to the hospital for treatment, but the child did not survive. On Thursday morning, April 1st, the police said the man remained in critical condition. They have not released the names of the victims. 

The APD said the 15-year-old teen who drove the Honda faces a charge of theft by receiving stolen property. They released the teenager to a parent. The 17-year-old was cited for possession of a firearm under the age of 18, and the police released the teen afterward. 

The police are still investigating, and additional charges are pending against the teenagers. There is no additional information about the traffic collision in Atlanta at this time. 

Motor vehicle accidents can either end in injuries or death of those involved. In either case, victims or their relatives can file a personal injury or wrongful death action. If they succeed, they will get monetary compensation for the losses suffered. Find out more about the civil actions by consulting a Georgia auto accident attorney.

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