MARTA driver Leroy Brown, 59, charged in death of pedestrian Brenda Travis, 19, on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard in Atlanta, GA
Modified Date:
Wed, 10/01/2014 - 8:55amAccident Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2014MARTA driver charged after hitting and killing pedestrian
Leroy Brown, 59, was behind the wheel of the bus when it hit 19-year-old Brenda Travis as she tried to cross Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard at Lee Street just before 9 p.m. on Sept. 24, according to an Atlanta police incident report.
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Brenda Travis was in the crosswalk when she was hit by the bus. Leroy Brown said that he sounded his horn but the pedestrian was distracted by her cellphone. Atlanta police said Brown was traveling at a speed at which he should have been able to slow down, and he was charged with failure to yield to pedestrian and homicide by vehicle, 2nd degree, both misdemeanors.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Cell Phone - TextingPeople Involved:
Leroy Brown
Brenda Travis
Roadway:
Ralph David Abernathy BoulevardCity:
Atlanta, GACounty:
Fulton County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
Comments
It is very sad and a tragic
It is very sad and a tragic accident. I'm keeping both families in prayer. I know Mr. Leroy Brown personally. He was my co-worker at MARTA. I too drive a bus for MARTA. People, please take the earbuds out and put the phones away until it's safe to use them. And in memory of Ma. Brenda Travis, never jaywalk. Go to tge crosswalk or cross only at a red light.
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