Police: Distracted Driver in Dunwoody Almost Struck Child

Dunwoody Police are cracking down on distracted drivers after an incident near Chestnut Charter School, according to a MyFoxAtlanta report.

Tim Fecht with Dunwoody Police told Fox that a crossing guard saw a car coming that wasn’t slowing down.

“She had to get out and be more forceful with the sign and at that time the driver stopped within the crosswalk almost hitting a child,” he said.

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When located, the unknown driver will face charges that include failure to yield to a crossing guard.

Dunwoody Police have stepped up patrols around schools, Fecht told WSB Radio.

“We’ll be out there, patrolling the areas and making ourselves very visible,” he said.