Teen Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash In Johns Creek

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- Friends and loved ones of a Chattahoochee High School student seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision are hoping the community will help support the teen as she recovers in the hospital.

A GoFundMe page has been created to help Karlie Hanson, 16, a junior at the school, who was injured in the accident.

According to a report released by the Johns Creek Police Department, the teen was at a stop sign at the intersection of Jones Bridge Road and North Bridges Drive.

As the teen attempted to pull out of her neighborhood and turn left on Jones Bridge Road, she was struck by another vehicle on the driver side door.

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The accident, which was reported around 4:13 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, took place while Karlie was on her way to her after-school job, the GoFundMe page states.

Both drivers were injured and transported to North Fulton Hospital for treatment, the accident report states. 

Karlie suffered a traumatic brain injury and faces a long road to recovery. The page notes the teenager needs around-the-clock care, and will need multiple forms of therapy once she's released from the Intensive Care Unit. 

Residents are asked to donate to help the teen's family pay for expenses in connection to the accident. The goal is to raise $100,000, and just over $31,000 has been raised so far.

"This will be a hard road emotionally, physically, and financially for them all," the page states, noting Karlie is being raised by her single mother. "Her mother wants to ensure that Karlie has an easy transition home but most importantly, that she can provide for all of Karlie's needs."

If you would like to donate to the family, visit the GoFundMe page.

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