Georgia Mother Charged After Daughter Hits Her with SUV

A mother in Georgia was injured after her 13-year-old daughter allegedly drove their SUV, striking her as they were on their way to school.

Shumeka Johnson, 35, faces charges of reckless conduct following an incident that occurred early on the morning of April 22 outside Brumby Elementary School in Cobb County, Georgia, as reported by local authorities.

According to police, Johnson’s daughter was operating a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica parked in the drop-off lane when the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward, hitting Johnson while she stood in front of it. The SUV then came to a stop on top of her.

After the collision, the daughter reversed the SUV and crashed into another parked car, which was unoccupied.

Emergency services took Johnson to a local hospital due to serious injuries she sustained in the event.

Investigators allege that she had allowed her daughter to drive, a decision outlined in an arrest affidavit obtained by local news outlets.

Police emphasized that Johnson put the child’s safety at risk by permitting her to drive without any adult supervision in the vehicle.

Furthermore, the affidavit asserts that Johnson engaged in reckless behavior by ignoring the significant risks associated with her actions, which strayed from what would be considered responsible behavior in similar circumstances.

On June 3, law enforcement issued a warrant for Johnson’s arrest, which was subsequently signed by Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge Charles Chesbro. Her bond was set at $300.

A GoFundMe campaign created by a friend aims to assist Johnson with medical expenses and childcare, noting that she is a “dedicated wife and mother of five” and a self-employed stylist.

The campaign underscored that Johnson faces multiple surgeries and is now dealing with the challenging process of relearning to walk. As she navigates this difficult time, she has a six-month-old daughter to care for and is unable to work.

As of Thursday morning, the fundraiser has raised around $1,800 towards its goal of $5,000.