Cobb County News 12:16 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012

Cobb police looking for hit-and-run pickup driver who struck girl

  • Print
  • E-mail

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The pickup truck driver who police said drove away after hitting a young girl in Cobb County early Wednesday remained at large on Thursday.

The 7-year-old girl was struck by a white, Ford F-150 pickup truck on Booth Road just before 6:45 a.m., according to Cobb police Sgt. Dana Pierce.

The girl, whose name has not been released, was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.

The driver of the truck kept going after striking the girl, Pierce said.

The incident happened near the Country Pines Apartments on Booth Road off South Cobb Drive.



AJC Marketplace

Today's Deal
Get the deal of the day at DealSwarm.



Inside ajc.com

Can you see the change?

Can you see the change?

What's altered in the two photos? See how you score when you play the Find 5 Challenge!

Itsy bitsy bikini

Itsy bitsy bikini

As summer gets its unofficial welcome, see what the swimsuit trends will be poolside this summer.

BBQ: Memorial Day ribs

BBQ: Memorial Day ribs

Novices: If you are seeking tender succulence this weekend, try smoking some spare ribs.

PATH to the AJC Peachtree

PATH to the AJC Peachtree

PATH loop at Chastain Park provides a nice space to get miles in to prepare for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

Photos of the week

Photos of the week

The AJC's photo staff selects the week's best photos from around town and around the globe.

Chipper's last season

Chipper's last season

Highlights from future Hall of Famer's 19th and final season with the Braves.



AJC Breaking News Updates

Share this page with your friends