Breaking: Pro-Trump former state Rep. Vernon Jones runs for Georgia secretary of state
Local News
Local News

2-year-old in critical condition after wreck

By
April 21, 2012

A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after a single-car wreck in Waleska on Friday afternoon, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said.

A car driven by 27-year-old Joey Holloway of Canton collided with a tree off Ga. 108 near James White Trail, Lt. Jay Baker said in a news release.

Three young relatives were with Holloway, including his 2-year-old daughter.

The 2-year-old was taken by ambulance to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital before later being transported by helicopter to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite with a skull fracture, Baker said.

A 7-year-old girl has a broken leg, and a 4-year-old has bumps and bruises. Both were taken to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.

Holloway was not seriously injured.

The crash is under investigation, Baker said, and no charges have been filed.

About the Author

Angel K. Brooks is a senior manager for the programming team, focusing on quality control. She has been with the AJC since 2007 and started as a sports copy editor. She is a graduate of Florida A&M University.

More Stories

The Latest

A Paulding County McGarity Elementary School student, 6, was found unresponsive in a pool near a residence at Carlton Farms in neighboring Polk County on Oct. 8, 2025, officials said. Outside the school the following day, the marquee sign read, "Pray." (Alexis Stevens/AJC)

Credit: Alexis Stevens

Family of girl who drowned on field trip says Paulding school hasn’t reached out

1h ago

I-85’s landmark piano in the sky to come down ahead of music shop’s move

Explore Atlanta’s new City Council districts

Featured

A native of Columbus and a fine arts graduate of Clark Atlanta, Amy Sherald was chosen as the official portrait artist of former first lady Michelle Obama. On the same week that the portrait was unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, it was also announced that Sherald was awarded the High Museum's 2018 David C. Driskell Prize. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Credit: Andrew Harnik

High Museum to showcase Amy Sherald’s uncensored retrospective next summer

Georgia-born Amy Sherald gained national attention when she pulled her solo National Portrait Gallery exhibit, citing censorship. Atlantans will get to see it in its entirety.

Police, GBI investigating off-duty officer killing man near Buckhead bar

An Atlanta officer responding to a "disruptive patron" call at the 5 Paces Inn shoots the man after seeing him take an item he believed to be a gun from a car, GBI says.

Monday madness guide: Falcons, Hawks to bring traffic to downtown Atlanta

Expect packed MARTA trains and traffic snarls around State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Big crowds of Bills fans are expected to descend on the city.