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18-year-old indicted in deadly DeKalb chase that killed grandmother, injured teen
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
An 18-year-old has been indicted in connection with a high-speed chase that prosecutors say ended with the death of a grandmother and injuries to her teenage grandson near Miller Grove Middle School.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]A DeKalb County grand jury on Thursday i...
Key takeaway In April, family told Channel 2 Action News that Catchings’ 14-year-old grandson has been showing signs of improvement.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The indictment of Joseph Odeh in connection with the deadly DeKalb chase that killed Antionette Catchings and injured her grandson raises concerns about public safety in the area surrounding Miller Grove Middle School. The fact that the crash occurred near the school, where the 14-year-old grandson attends, highlights the need for increased traffic enforcement and safety measures to protect pedestrians, particularly children. The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office will now move forward with the case, and the community will be watching to see how the justice system holds Odeh accountable for his alleged actions. As the case proceeds, it will be important to consider the impact of high-speed chases on innocent bystanders and the measures that can be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future. The community's attention will be focused on the arraignment and potential trial date, seeking justice for the Catchings family and a safer environment for all residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? An 18-year-old has been indicted in connection with a high-speed chase that prosecutors say ended with the death of a grandmother and injuries to her teenage grandson near Miller Grove Middle School.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]A DeKalb County grand jury on Thursday i...
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