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City of Milton reaches $10M settlement with family of 21-year-old killed in crash
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points The young man, Joshua Chang, was killed in 2016 when he swerved to avoid an obstruction and hit a concrete planter. A $10 million settlement has been reached between the city of Milton and the family of a 21-year-old who died in a crash.
A $10 million settlement has been reached between the city of Milton and the family of a 21-year-old who died in a crash. The young man, Joshua Chang, was killed in 2016 when he swerved to avoid an obstruction and hit a concrete planter. An investigation found that he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and was not distracted or speeding at the time of the accident.
The settlement comes after a jury found the city liable for the death, determining that the planter was a hazard. Further details about the case and settlement are available.
The family's attorneys hope the settlement brings some closure to the family, acknowledging that it cannot undo their loss.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
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