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Bystander Killed During Stolen Vehicle Pursuit

5754 Covington Hwy

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Summary

  • A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Covington Highway in Decatur, Georgia, resulted in a fatal crash on Thursday.
  • The driver lost control and struck two pedestrians, killing a woman and seriously injuring a teenager. The driver and a passenger in the vehicle were also hospitalized with injuries.

Timeline

The driver of the stolen vehicle was also transported to a hospital with serious injuries, and a passenger sustained minor injuries.

Authorities confirmed a woman was killed and a teenager was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The driver eventually lost control of the vehicle and struck two pedestrians, per DeKalb police.

Police attempted to pull over the driver, but a pursuit ensued.

Per the DeKalb County Police Department, officers located a stolen vehicle around 3:30 p.m.

The cause of the crash is unclear. This is a developing story.

One person was killed in a vehicle collision that prompted road blockages, per local news.

A report on Samdesk suggests the highway may be closed due to a crash that may be linked to a police pursuit. This is unconfirmed.

Covington Highway is shut down in both directions at Miller Road, per local officials.

According to an unconfirmed report on Samdesk, police are conducting an investigation.

Incident reported at 5754 Covington Hwy.

The driver of the stolen vehicle was also transported to a hospital with serious injuries, and a passenger sustained minor injuries.

Authorities confirmed a woman was killed and a teenager was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The driver eventually lost control of the vehicle and struck two pedestrians, per DeKalb police.

Police attempted to pull over the driver, but a pursuit ensued.

Per the DeKalb County Police Department, officers located a stolen vehicle around 3:30 p.m.

The cause of the crash is unclear. This is a developing story.

One person was killed in a vehicle collision that prompted road blockages, per local news.

A report on Samdesk suggests the highway may be closed due to a crash that may be linked to a police pursuit. This is unconfirmed.

Covington Highway is shut down in both directions at Miller Road, per local officials.

According to an unconfirmed report on Samdesk, police are conducting an investigation.

Incident reported at 5754 Covington Hwy.

The driver of the stolen vehicle was also transported to a hospital with serious injuries, and a passenger sustained minor injuries.

Authorities confirmed a woman was killed and a teenager was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The driver eventually lost control of the vehicle and struck two pedestrians, per DeKalb police.

Police attempted to pull over the driver, but a pursuit ensued.

Per the DeKalb County Police Department, officers located a stolen vehicle around 3:30 p.m.

The cause of the crash is unclear. This is a developing story.

One person was killed in a vehicle collision that prompted road blockages, per local news.

A report on Samdesk suggests the highway may be closed due to a crash that may be linked to a police pursuit. This is unconfirmed.

Covington Highway is shut down in both directions at Miller Road, per local officials.

According to an unconfirmed report on Samdesk, police are conducting an investigation.

Incident reported at 5754 Covington Hwy.

The driver of the stolen vehicle was also transported to a hospital with serious injuries, and a passenger sustained minor injuries.

Authorities confirmed a woman was killed and a teenager was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The driver eventually lost control of the vehicle and struck two pedestrians, per DeKalb police.

Police attempted to pull over the driver, but a pursuit ensued.

Per the DeKalb County Police Department, officers located a stolen vehicle around 3:30 p.m.

The cause of the crash is unclear. This is a developing story.

One person was killed in a vehicle collision that prompted road blockages, per local news.

A report on Samdesk suggests the highway may be closed due to a crash that may be linked to a police pursuit. This is unconfirmed.

Covington Highway is shut down in both directions at Miller Road, per local officials.

According to an unconfirmed report on Samdesk, police are conducting an investigation.

Incident reported at 5754 Covington Hwy.

The driver of the stolen vehicle was also transported to a hospital with serious injuries, and a passenger sustained minor injuries.

Authorities confirmed a woman was killed and a teenager was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The driver eventually lost control of the vehicle and struck two pedestrians, per DeKalb police.

Police attempted to pull over the driver, but a pursuit ensued.

Per the DeKalb County Police Department, officers located a stolen vehicle around 3:30 p.m.

The cause of the crash is unclear. This is a developing story.

One person was killed in a vehicle collision that prompted road blockages, per local news.

A report on Samdesk suggests the highway may be closed due to a crash that may be linked to a police pursuit. This is unconfirmed.

Covington Highway is shut down in both directions at Miller Road, per local officials.

According to an unconfirmed report on Samdesk, police are conducting an investigation.

Incident reported at 5754 Covington Hwy.

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ishotyocuzzinApr 18 at 3:25 PM

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atlantagoonApr 16 at 6:14 PM

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ishotyocuzzinApr 18 at 3:25 PM

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atlantagoonApr 16 at 6:14 PM

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ishotyocuzzinApr 18 at 3:25 PM

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atlantagoonApr 16 at 6:14 PM

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ishotyocuzzinApr 18 at 3:25 PM

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atlantagoonApr 16 at 6:14 PM

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