Crime & Safety
Sandy Springs Teen Hit by Car Likely to Recover
The 16-year-old was struck by a part of the vehicle that connects to the side of the windshield, and didn't take a direct impact to the midsize car, said Sandy Springs Police Capt. Steve Rose.
The Fulton Science Academy student who was hit by a car while crossing the street on Friday did not suffer serious head injuries, according to Sandy Springs Police Capt. Steve Rose.
[Previous stories stated the teen attended North Springs Charter High School.]
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Rose said the 16-year-old was struck by a part of the vehicle that connects to the side of the windshield, and didn’t take a direct impact to the midsize car.
The teen was walking in the crosswalk on Roswell Road at Dalrymple, about 5 p.m., when the accident occurred. The driver, who was heading south on Roswell Road, remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
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The teen was taken to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
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