A suburban Atlanta prosecutor plans to bring misdemeanor charges against an 18-year-old driver who ran over and killed a 4-year-old girl, after family members protested against the initial decision of not pursuing felony charges.
A suburban Atlanta prosecutor says she will seek misdemeanor charges against a man who ran over and killed a 4-year-old girl after family members protested when police said felony charges weren't justified. 'We met with family this morning. And we have told them that we fully intend of course to investigate,' Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson told reporters. 'But what we have seen now, we fully intend to bring charges on this matter.
Hernandez was one of three people hit by the Chevrolet Silverado that was making a turn as family members were crossing a street. Abby’s father and sister were taken to hospitals with nonfatal injuries. Austin-Gaston didn't specify what charges she will seek against the 18-year-old driver. She made the announcement after Gwinnett County police said Monday that no charges were merited.
They may not have wanted to lock him up and ruin his life, but we didn’t want to put her into the ground,' she said.
Prosecutor Charges Driver Killed 4-Year-Old Girl Atlanta Misdemeanor Family Protest Felony
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