Lithonia Police Officer Jamell Dent, 26, and Melanie Flood, 1 month, killed; 2 critically injured when car collides with motorcycle at Kimberly Lynn Court and Rock Chapel Road in DeKalb County, Georgia
Officer and baby killed in Lithonia crash
Investigators say the accident involving a car and a motorcycle took the life of 26-year-old Lithonia Police Officer Jamell Dent. The crash also killed a one-month-old baby girl, Melony Flood.
Flood and her parents, James Flood and Jodie Green, both 22-years-old, were riding in the car that collided with Dent, who was on the motorcycle. The accident happened around 11:45 p.m. Saturday night.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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