5-year-old boy hit by car at DeKalb apartments has died, police say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A 5-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a car in DeKalb County on Tuesday evening, police have confirmed with FOX 5.
Officers responded at around 8:37 p.m. to the Highlands at East Atlanta, located in the 2000 block of Flat Shoals Road. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers found 5-year-old Kaden Jackson severely wounded at the scene.
Medics rushed Jackson to an area hospital with serious head trauma. Despite efforts by doctors, his family says Jackson died at the hospital
Kaden Jackson (Courtesy of the family)
Jackson's cousin Angelica Longino says she was inside her apartment when she heard a disturbance coming from outside.
"I'm laying in bed when I heard screaming, and all I hear is kids at the door like ‘He got hit. He got hit,’" she said.
DeKalb County police investigate a 5-year-old hit by the car at an apartment complex off Flat Shoals Road on April 23, 2024. (FOX 5)
The driver involved remained at the scene and was cooperating with officers.
Many people at the apartment complex are still in shock about what happened. The family has scheduled a balloon release set for Wednesday night at 8 to honor Jackson.
Longino says her family wants to make sure charges are filed.
"This family needs justice. We do," she said.
The Traffic Specialist Unit is investigating the incident. On Thursday afternoon, police said they do not anticipate filing any charges against the driver.