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Georgia Mother Charged After Letting 13-Year-Old Drive That Ran Her Over at Elementary School

A magistrate judge found probable cause for a misdemeanor reckless-conduct warrant on June 3, putting criminal accountability on the docket as police continue their probe.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Exterior of Brumby Elementary School, Image 2 shows A black Cobb County Police SUV with blue lights on the roof
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Overview

  • Investigators say a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica accelerated and struck Shumeka Johnson in a Brumby Elementary drop-off lane, with the vehicle coming to rest on top of her before reversing into a parked car on April 22.
  • A criminal warrant charging Johnson with misdemeanor reckless conduct was signed by Cobb County Magistrate Judge Charles Chesbro on June 3 and set bond at $300.
  • Authorities allege Johnson allowed her 13-year-old daughter to operate the SUV with no adults inside while a 4-year-old and a 6-month-old were also in the vehicle.
  • Johnson sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, but officials have not publicly detailed the full extent of her injuries or explained why she permitted the teen to drive.
  • The Cobb Police Department is still investigating and has asked the public to contact its STEP Unit with tips, a probe that could affect how local authorities enforce child-safety and supervision rules at school drop-off areas.