Forrest B. Johnson and Associates Retained to Represent the Family of a 5–year-old Who Was Struck and Killed by a FedEx Truck

Tuesday afternoon, December 11, 2012, a 5-year old victim was struck by a FedEx vehicle within a few feet from his home in the Kensington Station Apartments in DeKalb County, Georgia. The victim was a kindergarten student at Midway Elementary School. He was a son, a grandson, a little brother, a nephew, a friend - he was loved. The 5 year old's parents and family are heartbroken and devastated by the loss of this little boy. Several witnesses to this event, many of whom are children, are also traumatized by the event.

Based on our investigation and witness statements, there is no doubt that the boy was struck and fatally injured by the FedEx truck driven by an employee whose identity has not yet been published.  Our investigation confirms that the FedEx truck was observed traveling at a high rate of speed immediately prior to striking the victim   This tragic event has impacted the boy's entire family and the entire Kensington Station Community.  

The pain of losing a child is one of the worst things that can ever happen to a parent.   Forrest B. Johnson & Associates will obtain justice for young Buddy and his family.