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Parents identify 9-year-old hit, killed in South Fulton neighborhood

A’Cariyon Perry

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — The parents of a 9-year-old boy hit and killed in a South Fulton neighborhood have identified him as one of six siblings.

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D’Estin Perry says her son, A’Cariyon Perry, was hit and killed on Creel Road on Wednesday at around 4:45 p.m.

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Police said the child was standing in the middle of the road when he was hit, but it’s unclear why.

Perry said on a GoFundMe set up to help the family that “Cari” was the youngest boy in his family.

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“My son was sweet, loving, caring, innocent and loved by all that knew him,” Perry wrote. “He was the youngest boy of all his siblings. My son had a bright fruitful future ahead of him. I’m lost for words and numb is a feeling that describes my pain.”

Police said the driver stayed with the child until police arrived. It’s unclear if the driver is facing charges.

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