Child injured in pedestrian collision on Martin Luther King Jr Dr NW in Atlanta, Georgia
May 9, 2021 3-year-old struck by vehicle
The driver, identified as Sydney Elkins, reported to the scene and cooperated with officers on how the accident occurred. No charges are anticipated at this time.
Driver flees the scene after hitting 3-year-old, the toddler was "bleeding from the head"
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477).
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