A tragic incident unfolded in the parking lot of Mall of Georgia yesterday afternoon, claiming the life of a juvenile. Gwinnett County Police Department confirmed the fatal accident occurred near Dick's Sporting Goods shortly after 4 p.m. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, emergency services transported the injured child to Children's Hospital of Atlanta, where they were pronounced dead. The police have not released the victim's name, respecting the family's need for privacy at this harrowing time.
FOX 5 Atlanta reported that, in the wake of the crash, two other individuals sustained injuries and were taken to Northside Hospital Lawrenceville; fortunately, their conditions were not life-threatening. Running into a parked car, the driver involved in the incident stayed on the scene, as per police reports, and is actively cooperating with the authorities as they continue to delve into what led to the catastrophe.
The specifics surrounding the cause of the accident remain under investigation. As per details shared by 11Alive, the age and precise circumstances preceding the victim being struck by the vehicle are still unknown. Investigators are piecing together the events and have urged anyone who witnessed the accident to come forward and provide their accounts to further the investigation.
The Gwinnett County Police are reaching out to the community for assistance and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the accident investigation unit. As told by 11Alive, tipsters desiring to stay anonymous have options such as reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visiting the website at www.stopcrimeATL.com, where they might be eligible for a cash reward should the information lead to an arrest and indictment in this harrowing case.
