Three notable crashes from the Forest Park reports: July 27–28, 2026

1. Child on Bicycle Struck on Puckett Street

On July 27 around 12:26–14:28, a black Kia Optima traveling northbound on Puckett Street struck a young child (approximately age 4) who rode a bicycle from a residential driveway into the roadway.

The driver stated she was not speeding and had no odor of alcohol. A witness confirmed the child entered the roadway and the vehicle struck him. The child sustained lacerations to the left foot, left knee, and upper lip, plus possible broken tooth and rib injuries. Forest Park EMS transported him to Arthur M. Blank Hospital at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA).

No citations are noted in the available narrative for the motorist. Body-worn camera documented the scene. This is the clearest injury-focused incident in the batch and the strongest candidate for public safety emphasis.

2. Red-Light Crash at Old Dixie Road / Barnett Road

Around 12:55 on July 27, a Jeep Wrangler traveling north on Old Dixie Road / Barnett Road ran a red light and struck the front-left side of a GMC Sierra traveling west through the intersection. Both vehicles received disabling damage.

The Jeep driver (35, male) had multiple scratches and bruises to the face, arms, and hands but was not transported. Passengers in the Sierra reported no injuries. Fusus camera footage confirmed the red-light violation. The at-fault driver was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device (citation 735959). Body camera was activated and the video archived under the case number.

3. Red-Light Crash at Main Street / Phillips Drive

Around 21:33 on July 27, a Kia Sportage eastbound on Main Street ran a red light and struck the driver’s-side bumper of a Mercedes traveling northbound on Phillips Drive. The Mercedes driver reported braking and swerving in an attempt to avoid the collision.

Damage was minor (scratches) on both vehicles. No injuries were reported (the Mercedes carried two adult passengers and a 4-year-old). Officers determined the Kia driver at fault based on damage patterns and skid marks. Citations issued: no license on person (735971) and running a red light (735972). Body-worn camera recorded the investigation.