Alexia Hyneman, 14, killed in bicycle collision at 10th Street and Monroe Drive in Atlanta, Georgia
Modified Date:
Fri, 06/23/2017 - 6:44amAccident Date:
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Friends, family remember Grady High School freshman hit by car, killed
The driver who struck her reportedly told police he didn’t see the girl. Atlanta police Sgt. Warren Pickard said Saturday that the incident remains under investigation, but that the “preliminary report indicates the driver was not at fault.”
Grady student’s death ignites calls for changes at Midtown intersection
Hall said changing a signal can cost $75,000 to $100,000 as well as an investment of time to research how the change would impact an area running from Piedmont Avenue at Monroe Drive to at least Ponce de Leon Avenue.
Hall, who said he rides his bike in the area, said it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure safe travel for bikers.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Alexia Hyneman
Roadway:
10th Street and Monroe DriveCity:
Atlanta, GACounty:
Fulton County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
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