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Child hit by car while crossing street comes out of coma
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tom Regan , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the boy's condition are available from local news sources, including an interview with the boy's father on Channel 2.
A 6-year-old boy who was struck by a car while crossing a street has come out of a coma. He was left paralyzed after the incident. The boy's parents have been by his side in the hospital for three months, holding on to hope for his recovery.
The boy's father has reported small signs of progress, noting that his son is alert. The child has also been moved out of the intensive care unit, which is seen as a positive development. Further details about the incident and the boy's condition are available from local news sources, including an interview with the boy's father on Channel 2.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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