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Atlanta, GA (April 1, 2021) – A 4-year-old boy has died a day after police said a stolen SUV slammed into his father’s car on Wednesday evening, March 31.
The Fulton County medical examiner’s office confirmed that the boy died on Thursday. His father remains in critical condition.
Officers with the Atlanta Police Department said that the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday on Lakewood Avenue in southeast Atlanta. At that time, a Honda SUV crashed into the victim’s Lexus head-on.
Police said the SUV was reported stolen out of DeKalb County. Officers got an alert from a tag reader about the SUV being spotted a couple of miles south of downtown, but the SUV sped off and ended with the deadly crash on Lakewood Avenue.
Police said there were six young men inside the stolen SUV. Four of them fled the scene, and the other two were treated and detained.
The crash is still under investigation, but officers say charges are pending. Atlanta authorities have not confirmed if officers were actively chasing the stolen SUV.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of a full recovery.
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Fatal accidents happen every single day in the state of Georgia. In just one week, it is estimated that approximately 31 lives are taken as a result of these accidents. Fatal accidents happen due to many different reasons including distracted driving, speeding, drowsy driving, and more. Losing a loved one due to a fatal collision can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a fatal crash but this is the reality that many are forced to cope with every year. If you have lost somebody close to you, you have options moving forward with your claim.
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At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our dedicated and compassionate accident attorneys are here to assist you after you have lost a loved one in a serious collision. We believe that you have many options for recovery and should not have to stand alone following your loved one’s accident. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects such as medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and so much more. Please contact a Georgia accident attorney at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you.
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