A 12-year-old boy from Marietta was seriously hurt Monday afternoon after being struck by a Ford Transit van while crossing Jamerson Road near Turtle Rock Drive.

🚔 What’s Happening: Cobb County Police say the boy stepped off the sidewalk into the path of the westbound Ford driven by a 28-year-old from Ellenwood.

  • The boy was rushed to WellStar Kennestone Hospital with severe injuries.
  • The driver, was not injured.

👮 Between the Lines: Police continue to investigate what caused the collision. They’re asking for anyone who saw what happened or has information to contact the STEP Unit at 770-499-3987.

🏘️ The Big Picture: Pedestrian safety remains a major concern in suburban areas like Cobb County.

A 12-year-old boy from Marietta was seriously hurt Monday afternoon after being struck by a Ford Transit van while crossing Jamerson Road near Turtle Rock Drive.
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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.