The Gist: An 11-year-old girl is now hospitalized with serious injuries after a vehicle struck her while crossing Post Oak Tritt Road on Tuesday morning.

11-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured After Being Hit by a Car While Crossing a Cobb County Street

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The Gist: An 11-year-old girl is now hospitalized with serious injuries after a vehicle struck her while crossing Post Oak Tritt Road on Tuesday morning.

The Details: As she attempted to cross the intersection of Post Oak Tritt Road and Bennington Drive, a white 1999 Honda CR-V, driven by a 38-year-old Marietta woman, struck with the girl. Police note the child wasn’t using a designated pedestrian crossing at the time of the accident.

By The Numbers:

  • Date and Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 8:42 a.m.
  • Driver’s Age: 38
  • Victim’s Age: 11
  • Vehicle Involved: 1999 Honda CR-V

How You Can Help: Anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has additional details is urged to contact investigators at 770-499-3987.

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What’s Next?: The collision remains under the purview of Cobb County Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Unit, with further details anticipated as the investigation proceeds. The child is at the hospital with serious injuries.


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