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Georgia Girl, 8, Killed by Car While Boarding School Bus; Driver Charged

The driver faces multiple charges, while the victim's mother forgives her, emphasizing the incident as a tragic mistake.

  • 8-year-old Adalynn Pierce was killed after being struck by a car while trying to board her school bus in Henry County, Georgia.
  • The driver, 25-year-old Kaylee Andre, faces charges including first-degree vehicular homicide and failing to stop for a school bus.
  • Adalynn's mother, Ashley, has publicly forgiven Andre, emphasizing that the tragedy was a mistake and highlighting her daughter's compassionate spirit.
  • Adalynn was an organ donor, and her rare blood type is expected to help more than 70 children in need of transplants.
  • A petition for 'Addy's Law' has been launched to prevent children from having to cross the road to board school buses, aiming to prevent similar tragedies.
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