Police: Helmet likely saves boy on scooter struck by vehicle in Peachtree City

A 10-year-old boy has a broken leg after being hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter, Peachtree City police said Tuesday.

It was the child’s helmet that likely saved his life, Lt. Chris Hyatt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The child, whose name was not released, was hit on Macduff Parkway shortly before 3 p.m. Monday. The driver who hit the child remained at the scene and was cooperating with officers, Hyatt said. No charges are expected to be filed.

“It was determined that the child pulled right into the crossing without any hesitation, leaving the driver no time to react,” Hyatt said in an emailed statement.

The child was “conscious and alert” before being flown to a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospital via helicopter, Hyatt said. His most serious injury is a broken leg, police said.

The crash temporarily closed the road in both directions at Franklin Drive. Macduff Parkway reopened around 4:15 p.m.

About the Author

Georgia’s Woman Veteran of the Year beat cancer. Now she helps others.

Georgia Woman Veteran of the Year Raquel Durden survived advanced cancer. Now she helps other female military veterans through her Humble Warrior nonprofit.

10m ago

Pamela Reardon, East Cobb political activist, dead at 71

Pamela Reardon, an East Cobb political activist for GOP candidates and conservative advocacy groups, died Nov. 1 at the age of 71.

DeKalb ambulance provider to receive $77 million contract despite struggles

County officials say ambulance provider AMR has made progress on response times and that the new subsidy should help.

The Latest

Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

VETERANS DAY

Georgia’s Woman Veteran of the Year beat cancer. Now she helps others.

10m ago

Pamela Reardon, East Cobb political activist, dead at 71

DeKalb ambulance provider to receive $77 million contract despite struggles

Featured

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

Air travel is struggling as the government shutdown causes hassles and uncertainty for travelers, disruptions for airlines and even less wiggle room to recover from problems.

ICE raids, calls for boycott: Home Depot on frontlines of Trump crackdown

As ICE ratchets up arrests to meet Trump administration objectives, few private companies have become as associated with the crackdown as Home Depot. But does it play a role?

Comedian Katt Williams defeats women’s suit over Midtown brawl

With a legal technicality, Georgia-based comedian Katt Williams has dodged a lawsuit filed by four women who claim he violently assaulted them outside an Atlanta club.