A woman was run over by a car in a gas station parking lot off of Cobb Parkway. She suffered head trauma, deep lacerations, and extensive leg damage.
What’s Happening: Chelsea Pruitt was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot after an argument. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for her medical expenses and recovery. The campaign has raised $370 toward a $50,000 goal.
What’s Important: Pruitt requires surgeries, follow-up care, and rehabilitation. She cannot work during recovery. The campaign organizer described the driver’s actions as reckless.
How This Affects Real People: Pruitt faces mounting medical bills and lost wages while recovering from her injuries.
Sources: GoFundMe
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.