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A white Chrysler 300 fled a traffic stop in Atlanta, outrunning Georgia State Patrol units, including Ford Mustangs, in a high-speed pursuit that zigzagged through streets and onto Interstate 20 before the driver vanished; the dashcam video sparked debate over pursuit tactics and whether aerial or coordinated methods might have been more effective.
An 8-year-old girl in Henry County, Georgia, tragically died after being hit by a car while attempting to board her school bus. The driver, 25-year-old Kaylee Andre, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses. The incident has left the community in shock and sadness, with parents expressing their sympathy for the girl's family.
A Georgia State Patrol trooper was killed in a traffic crash, becoming the fifth officer to die in the line of duty across the country in 2024. Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences, marking the third Georgia law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty since late December. This tragic incident adds to the history of law enforcement deaths in Georgia, with previous incidents including a trooper cadet's death during training in 2022 and the shooting death of a state patrol trooper in 2010.
Six Georgia State Patrol troopers will not face charges for shooting and killing environmental activist Manuel Esteban Paez Terán during a raid at the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. The Stone Mountain Circuit District Attorney's Office determined that the troopers' use of lethal force was "objectively reasonable" after Terán allegedly fired shots, injuring a trooper. However, protestors and Terán's family dispute the claim, stating that their independent autopsy showed Terán's hands were raised and they were facing multiple troopers at the time of the shooting. The incident has sparked controversy and fueled the "Stop Cop City" movement, which opposes the development of the training center.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Abercorn Street in Savannah, Georgia. The Georgia State Patrol responded to the scene and found that the pedestrian, who was not wearing reflective clothing, had been struck and killed. The vehicle involved in the crash fled the scene. The Savannah Police Department closed off a section of Abercorn Street for investigation. The victim's identity has not been released.
The driver of a Lamborghini Aventador survived with minor injuries after crashing into the back of a tractor-trailer at a high speed on I-75 in Georgia. The car became wedged underneath the trailer, causing the closure of two lanes for nearly 1.5 hours. No other injuries were reported, and the driver may face charges pending the investigation by the Georgia State Patrol.
A fatal crash on I-95 in Liberty County, Georgia, resulted in the death of a Savannah woman identified as Juatawna Kersey, 34. The crash occurred when a Chrysler Aspen swerved to avoid debris, lost control, and collided with a red Chevy Silverado. Both vehicles overturned multiple times, and the driver of the Chrysler was ejected and died at the scene. Five others, including children as young as 2 years old, were injured and taken to the hospital. The Georgia State Patrol found controlled substances in the Chrysler, and an investigation is ongoing.
One person has died and several others were injured in a multi-car crash in Liberty County, Georgia. A Chrysler Aspen collided with a Chevy Silverado, causing the Aspen to flip multiple times and eject a woman who landed under the Silverado. Another motorist stopped and lifted the pickup truck off the woman. The southbound lane of I-95 near mile marker 79 is closed, and the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.
One person has died and multiple individuals have been hospitalized following a crash on Southbound I-95 at the 79 Mile Marker in Liberty County, Georgia. The accident occurred around 2 p.m., resulting in a teenager being ejected from an SUV. The conditions of the victims are currently unknown. The southbound lanes of I-95 have since reopened, and the Georgia State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident.
A man from Alabama died in a fatal crash on I-85 in Coweta County, Georgia, after his Dodge Challenger spun out of control, hit a tree on the driver's side, and split in half. The driver was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. The southbound lanes of I-85 were closed for about an hour and a half but have since reopened.
The official autopsy report for Manuel Teran, who was shot and killed during a raid on the forest at the site of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, has been released. The report from DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office said Teran was shot at least 57 times and it detailed that “gunpowder residue is not seen on the hands.” Teran’s family spoke out in a press release Wednesday evening after the official autopsy was released. Another autopsy report, obtained by Channel 2 Action News, performed at a Griffin funeral home back in January details the second autopsy performed on Teran’s body.
The official autopsy report for Manuel Teran, who was shot and killed during a raid on the forest at the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center site, has been released. The report from DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office said Teran had at least 57 gunshot wounds, and it detailed that “gunpowder residue is not seen on the hands.” Teran’s family spoke out in a press release Wednesday evening after the official autopsy was released. Authorities have said that because Georgia State Patrol troopers do not wear body cameras, there is no video footage capturing the shooting.
A man drove recklessly and at high speeds in a Toyota Camry in the parking lot of a Walmart in Thomasville, Georgia, hitting several people and killing one man. The suspect, Khalil Pugh, tried to run from the scene but was stopped by bystanders. He will be charged with vehicular homicide in 1st degree, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving without a license. Walmart issued a statement expressing sympathy for those affected and will continue to work with local law enforcement.