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12-Year-Old Marietta Boy Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Van

  • A 12-year-old boy from Marietta sustained serious injuries Monday afternoon after a Ford Transit van struck him as he was walking across Jamerson Road close to the intersection with Turtle Rock Drive.
  • A 12-year-old boy entered the roadway in front of a westbound van driven by a 28-year-old from Ellenwood, and police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
  • The incident occurred near Davis Elementary School where a petition demands improved crosswalk safety, citing frequent use by children and lack of protective measures as daily hazards.
  • According to police, the 12-year-old boy sustained serious injuries, including fractures and internal harm, after being struck by a vehicle and was airlifted to Children’s Hospital of Atlanta; the driver was unharmed, and no charges have been filed at this time.
  • The Cobb County Police Department's STEP Unit is actively looking into the incident and encourages witnesses to provide any information by calling 770-499-3987, emphasizing persistent concerns about pedestrian safety in the community.
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BERNKASTEL-KUES. On Thursday, 26 June 2025, the police inspection Bernkastel-Kues was informed about a traffic accident between a car and a pedestrian in Bernkastel-Kues/Ortspart of Andel. A 12-year-old child entered after leaving the school bus, the road and was captured by a car at the front. First findings were slightly injured, [...]

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WAGA broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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