On Friday, April 15 three young boys were hit by an impaired motorist in northwest Atlanta.
The incident happened near Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and Mayson Turner Road. Ryan Lisabeth, aged 28 of Canton was driving along the road when it is alleged he plowed into three children who were walking along the sidewalk. He then attempted to drive away.
Isaiah Ward, aged 9 was rushed to hospital but taken off life support on Sunday afternoon and died. His 11 year old brother Roland is in hospital with a broken pelvis. A third child, 12 year old Timothy Hood is also in hospital although his condition is unknown.
Lisabeth has a long criminal history including three DUI convictions and drug charges relating to cocaine and heroin as well as an open DUI case. He now faces many more charges including including vehicular homicide in the first degree, driving under the influence of heroin and possession of heroin. He has been denied bond and more severe charges are being considered.
If you have been hurt in an auto accident or as a pedestrian, please call the Atlanta accident attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., at (866) 252-3535 right away or contact us online today.
