Family remembers 10-year-old killed in Clayton County hit-and-run

The Brief

  • 10-year-old killed in Clayton County hit-and-run crash
  • Suspected driver arrested and charged with homicide by vehicle
  • Family grieving loss after Christmas tragedy

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. A 10-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Clayton County just days after Christmas, and the driver accused of striking him has now been arrested.

What we know:

The crash happened just after 9 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Riverdale Road and Garden Walk Boulevard. Family members said Khaleb Jackson was crossing the street with his older brother and cousins on their way to a bus stop when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene. Khaleb was rushed to a local hospital, but he did not survive his injuries.

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