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Teen indicted after allegedly hitting, killing grandmother during DeKalb police chase
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An 18-year-old accused of hitting and killing a grandmother while speeding away from police has been indicted. On Thursday, a DeKalb County grand jury charged Joseph Odeh with several crimes, including f...
Key takeaway (Atlanta News First) — An 18-year-old accused of hitting and killing a grandmother while speeding away from police has been indicted.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The indictment of Joseph Odeh brings a measure of accountability to a tragic event that has shaken the community near Miller Grove Middle School. As the case moves forward, residents will be watching to see how the DeKalb County Police Department's review of the chase unfolds, particularly in light of Georgia law and department policy. The fact that a grandmother was killed and her grandson critically injured while walking home from school raises concerns about public safety in the area. The intersection of Covington Highway and Miller Road, where the accident occurred, is a busy spot, and the incident may prompt calls for increased traffic enforcement or safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The community will also be monitoring the outcome of the charges against the juvenile in the car with Odeh, given the serious nature of the crimes alleged.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An 18-year-old accused of hitting and killing a grandmother while speeding away from police has been indicted. On Thursday, a DeKalb County grand jury charged Joseph Odeh with several crimes, including f...
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