[tabi] Child Killed After Running Into Motorist's Path
- From: "Easy Talk" <Easytalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:28:23 -0400
Note in this article, the mother was crossing the street with the child and the
vehicle was approaching the intersection and the light changed green when the
vehicle approached the intersection. Not only didn't the driver see the child
but apparently didn't see the mother. Not sure what the pedestrian laws in
Georgia are but there were no charges filed. Amazing, If one car hits another
in the rear, the driver of the car that hit the vehicle in front is charged for
not having there vehicle under control and I believe that is the case in most
states but no charges filed in this case.
y: Valdosta Police Department
Email
Updated: Mon 11:01 AM, Aug 12, 2013
Press Release: Valdosta Police Department
On August 10, 2013 at approximately 9:20 PM, the Valdosta Police Department
responded
to the intersection of GA 125 (Bemiss Road) and Guest Road in reference to a
vehicle
accident involving a pedestrian being struck.
The initial investigation indicates that a blue, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am was
traveling
south on GA 125 when Khamiyah Newsome ran out in front of the vehicle. Newsome
was
taken to South Georgia Medical Center and then air lifted to Shands Hospital in
Tallahassee.
On August 11, 2013, Newsome succumbed to her injuries and passed away. According
to the initial report Newsome had been crossing the road with her mother when
she
broke away and ran across the southbound lanes of travel.
The driver of the Pontiac Grand Am stated that he was approaching the
intersection
when the light turned green and as he proceeded the child suddenly appeared in
front
of him, he tried to avoid her, but was unable to. The accident is still under
investigation
and no charges have been filed.
Anyone having any further information regarding this crime or any other crime is
urged to contact the Valdosta Police Department at 229-293-3145 or can remain
anonymous
at 229-293-3091.
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