Pedestrian Janet Pickney, 66, killed in collision with police officer Ian MacGowan at Lynburn Drive and Chamblee Tucker Road in DeKalb County, Georgia
Modified Date:
Sun, 03/25/2018 - 2:18pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, July 25, 2017Officer swerving to avoid vehicle crashes into pedestrian
A pedestrian is currently hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a DeKalb County police cruiser as the officer attempted to avoid striking another vehicle that had pulled in front of him.
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Pickney was a retired teacher and an avid runner. She was a member of the Atlanta Track Club and participated in many Grand Prix events.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Police and Government VehiclesPeople Involved:
Janet Pickney
Ian MacGowan
County:
DeKalb County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
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