Teen hit by Jeep while riding in go-cart

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Teen hit by Jeep while riding in go-cart

By Steve Kuzj skuzj@nbcaugusta.com

Story Published: May 31, 2009 at 12:15 PM EST

Story Updated: May 31, 2009 at 4:32 PM EST

HEPHZIBAH, GA. - A teenager driving on the road in a go-cart was hit by a man in a jeep and taken to the hospital, Saturday.

The accident happened on the 3900 block of Karleen Road in Hephzibah.

The driver of the Jeep says the teen pulled out in front of him and slowed down to make a turn, that's when the driver hit him.

According to the report, the speed limit of the road is 45 mph. Police say the 13-year-old boy's go-cart was not legal to drive on the road, but that the Jeep driver is at fault for following too closely.

The teen suffered a broken arm, but is expected to fully recover.

 


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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 11:23 AM Our Prayers/They are just kids wrote ...

We will keep you all in our prays.Like you said they should have not been on the road. Kids are going to be kids us as parents have to look out for them all. If they are yours or not.And in order to do that we all have to slow down and watch out for these kids. Because school is out and they are all out looking for something to do. Please people just slow down.

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 8:27 AM who do u people think u r wrote ...

Don't u people have morals. It was all that mans fault & God will take care of it. U r talking about a 61yrold man who was drunk & mad cause they were riding in the road he deserves to be in jail for what he did to the 11yrold boy. He didnt even get out of the jeep to check on theses boys. So any of u that think it was the kids fault I hope u can sleep @ night. Cause @ the end of the day they r just little boys.

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 8:17 AM who do u people think u r wrote ...

What is worng with u these boys were only 13 & 11 the 11yrold is in ICU he has lost function in his kidney and his growth plate is broke and his bone was sticking out of his arm how can it be the kids fault when the man was drunk, he was motioned 2 go around them & instead he reves up his motor & hits them the speed limit sign says 25mph he was going 54mph they were coming from there NANA's a few houses down & they were pushed 15 to 20 feet from there drive way.

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 1:02 AM I just left the hospital-My Nephew wrote ...

I would like everyone to know that this case is going to be investigated to the fullest. The witnesses say this drunk driver knew he was pushing these kids off the road. He was angry, and drunk. There are details that are misleading about this incident, but will be brought to light. Please have consideration for this family. Their child was wrong for being in the road, but he is an eleven-year old mischievous little boy who made a childlike decision. This child did not deserve this. Please pray.

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 12:46 AM FYI Mr. Sheeshhh wrote ...

For SHEESHHH/Rampant This child only has a broken arm? You are deliberately trying to misinform. This child is in ICU. Do you know what ICU means? Duh! It means Intensive Care Unit. You don’t go to ICU for a broken arm. He has lost all function in one of his kidneys. Bones were sticking out of his arm, not to mention hematomas all through his body. This child is hurting. He is a child, what is your excuse! They are still waiting to here more results on other testing. Know your facts!

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 12:28 AM A Child Advocate wrote ...

Okay, who's at fault here? Could it be the eleven year old child or a middle aged drunk driver. The witness say the driver felt like playing road rage. Go figure!

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 12:11 AM Poor Chacter wrote ...

Mr bls and Sheeshhh. You are a ruthless and ignorant. You would like to use your worthless and heartless condemnation over a typo and the argument that these (children ) should not be in the road to eliminate yourself of any fault at all when in fact you know he was drinking, and you know that he was acting out of anger. He deliberately hit these kids because he was angry that they were in the road. Grant it these children were not suppose to be in the road, but they are children.

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 12:09 AM MBR wrote ...

Mr bls and Sheeshhh. You are a ruthless and ignorant. You would like to use your worthless and heartless condemnation over a typo and the argument that these (children ) should not be in the road to eliminate yourself of any fault at all when in fact you know he was drinking, and you know that he was acting out of anger. He deliberately hit these kids because he was angry that they were in the road. Grant it these children were not suppose to be in the road, but they are children. Sheeshhh!

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 12:05 AM JR wrote ...

In response to Mr. bls and SHEESHHH - Mr. Language critique First of all, We know what this is all about and who you are. You are doing whatever you can to discredit this family who is suffering over their child, who now lay in ICU at the MCG. You state this child only has a broken arm. This child has lost all function of one kidney, and the family is still not aware of the out come. The photographs of this tells it all. The photographs of bones sticking out of this young mans arm.

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Monday, Jun 1 at 9:45 AM cc wrote ...

To bls I don't know these people but I am sure that when you are upset about your child your grammar and spelling is not a big concern. If you had a life or even half a heart you wouldn't be such a jerk. Maybe you should just grow up and stay out of other people's business.

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Monday, Jun 1 at 7:15 AM father of the 11year old wrote ...

this is for you bsl first off he is a kid and he was at my sisters house when it happen and yes I'm sure he has learned not to go in the road.and your right I can't spell that good but I love my son with all my heart and he is hurt real bad so how about showing that you have a little heart and pray for him while your atacking me you jerk.god bless you .good day

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Monday, Jun 1 at 6:24 AM the voice wrote ...

i bet he wont do that again~!

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Sunday, May 31 at 10:36 PM hephzibah wrote ...

whats he/she name, i might know them,?

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Sunday, May 31 at 7:37 PM moomoo wrote ...

It is true some of the people ride 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers and other recreational vehicles on the highway. They need to be ticketed, then given a warning. If that doesn't help then throw them or their parents n jail. Maybe they don't care about us, how do they think we'd feel if we killed someone? STAY OFF THE ROAD-RIDE IN THE WOODS-ON YOUR OWN PROPERTY OR DO NOT GET ONE OF THESE VEHICLES!!!

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Sunday, May 31 at 6:38 PM See It All The Time wrote ...

I hate the young man got injured and I pray for his speedy recovery.But the children in that area be on skateboards,bikes,and anything else motorized in that neighborhood.And they don't respect the traffic coming through there.The parents need to inform their children of the dangers,of being in the roadway.Also,there is a police substation in the neighborhood.Why aren't the cops patrolling the area and enforcing the laws?? Because you have drunks and teens speeding, up and down the road also.

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Sunday, May 31 at 5:33 PM SHEESHHH wrote ...

Rampant- Get glasses please, the sentence clearly says,(The teen suffered a broken arm, but is expected to fully recover.) Where is the typo?? Or would you rather it said, (The teen suffered a broken arm, but is expected to make, a full recovery.) Why don't you apply for a job proof-reading the articles since, it seems to upset you so much!! LMAO

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Sunday, May 31 at 3:45 PM Rampant Bad English wrote ...

Where is the typo? "The teen suffered a broken arm, but is expected to full recover." Where are the editors? Poor journalism!

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Sunday, May 31 at 2:26 PM father of the 11 year old involved wrote ...

my son is in bad shape he did not brake his wrist he broke his hole arm the bone is sticking out of his arm, it broke his growth plate, he also is having problems with his kidneys.He was at my sisters house when it happen when I got the call I rushed to the hospital so please help us with your prayers PLEASE I LOVE MY BOY SO MUCH PRAY FOR HIM PLEASE.

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Sunday, May 31 at 1:51 PM sister of the boy wrote ...

okay fist of all this info is incorrect! the speed limit is 25 mph and my brother is 13 not 14! and they didnt pull out in front of him they were turning into the drive-way and when the jeep hit them he kept going until he pushed them over the curve and the man driving was drunk and didnt have any licens and SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD TO BEGIN WITH!the only vehicle that man should had been im is a cop car ! and after he hit them he showed no remorse for almost killing two kids !

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Sunday, May 31 at 1:50 PM sister of the boy wrote ...

okay fist of all this info is incorrect! the speed limit is 25 mph and my brother is 13 not 14! and they didnt pull out in front of him they were turning into the drive-way and when the jeep hit them he kept going until he pushed them over the curve and the man driving was drunk and didnt have any licens and SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD TO BEGIN WITH!the only vehicle that man should had been im is a cop car ! and after he hit them he showed no remorse for almost killing two kids !

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Sunday, May 31 at 1:30 PM Terry wrote ...

How can the driver be at fault when the go-cart is on the road illegally? It is hard to see those things from a driver's perspective. That's why they shouldn't be on the road!

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Sunday, May 31 at 12:47 PM HonestAbe wrote ...

This happened in GA, but in SC, NO go-carts are allowed on a public road at any time unless it is a permitted activity such as a parade. And the operation of such vehicles is to cease once they leave the designated parade route. Golf Carts are to have a visible permit decal which can be purchased by the owner. The Golf Carts are to be operated only during day light hours and only by the permitted owner. Children are prohibited from operation. The laws are good it's the parents who are at fault.

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Sunday, May 31 at 12:29 PM FLOYD wrote ...

I THINK IT'S TIME FOR OFFICIALS TO PUT A STOP TO CHILDREN RIDING GO CARTS ANS GOLF CARTS IN THE ROAD. GO OUT TO GOSHEN SUBDIVISION ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. YOU SEE THEM ALL OVER THE ROAD. SOME ARE SO YOUNG THEY CAN'T HARDLY REACH THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDDLE. SO I DON'T THINK IT SHOULD BE THIS MANS FAULT. EVEN THOUGH HE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSE. THE GO CART SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN THE STREET

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