Pedestrian Killed in Dawson Accident
The pedestrian has been identified as Iverson Brown, 13, of Miami, Florida, who died after being struck in Dawson.
Candice BondIverson Brown, 13, of Miami, Florida, was killed in a pedestrian crash in Dawson, Georgia, according to his family.
What Happened in the Dawson Crash
The boy has been identified as Iverson Brown, 13. His sister, Iyonna Brown, shared his name. The family said Iverson was critically injured when the pickup truck hit him in Dawson, and he later died from those injuries.
What the Family Is Doing Now
The family is raising money to cover funeral costs and to bring Iverson's body from Georgia back to Miami for burial. Funeral arrangements have not been announced, and the family said details will be shared as they become available. No information has been released about an investigation or any charges.
When police say a crash is still under investigation, it usually means they are still collecting evidence and have not reached any conclusions.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Georgia usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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