Baby killed after police chase ends in 10-car crash
Seven-month-old Kalayia Tolbert died in hospital after a police chase in Georgia ended in a collision involving 10 vehicles.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety said officers tried to stop a car whose driver was on a suspended license. The driver paused on the roadside, then sped away.
Authorities identified the driver as 33-year-old Cameron Gabriel Kemp. He lost control while attempting to take an interstate exit and later died from his injuries in hospital.
The car carrying Tolbert had three infants aboard. The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash.
The Department of Public Safety offered condolences to Tolbert’s family. The investigation will examine how the pursuit and collision unfolded.
Key points
- Seven-month-old Kalayia Tolbert died in hospital after the 10-car crash.
- Police said the driver fled after briefly stopping during an attempted traffic stop.
- The driver also died; a state collision team is investigating.