Clayton County accident report states that on September 15, 2015 Driver 1 advised that she was backing up from a parking space when she felt someone banging on the trunk of her car and yelling at her to stop. She stopped her vehicle, as both eye witnesses confirmed, but only after striking Pedestrian 1 & 2. Driver 1 stated that she did not realize that she had struck anyone or anything. The two pedestrians were too young to provide statements. The witness stated that while walking through the parking lot, Vehicle 1 started backing out of a parking space. Witness yelled for Driver 1 to stop, but that she didn’t hear or stop, but continued backing up, striking lightly Pedestrian 1 & 2. Neither of the children appeared to be injured. CCFD Engine responded, but transportation to the hospital was declined. Driver 1 was cited for failing to look back to observe surroundings before backing up. Note: Failure to observe surroundings when driving canl result in serious injuries, property damage or worse, someone’s death.
