(Brookhaven, Georgia — October 22, 2025) – A young woman was tragically struck and killed by a dump truck while legally crossing a marked crosswalk on Clairmont Road near Dresden Drive in Brookhaven, DeKalb County.
Authorities say the driver — identified as 54-year-old Omar Ali of Mableton — hit Maryury Lopez around 12:06 p.m. Tuesday and initially fled the scene before returning about 20 minutes later.
Source: WSB-TV
What Happened
According to the Brookhaven Police Department, Ms. Lopez, age 20, was lawfully walking in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by the commercial dump truck.
Despite immediate emergency response, she died at the scene.
The driver, Omar Ali, has been charged with first-degree vehicular homicide, felony hit-and-run, and failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswal*. He is being held in DeKalb County Jail without bond.
Investigators continue to review video surveillance and interview witnesses. Traffic at the intersection was closed for several hours as crews collected evidence.
Family Support via GoFundMe
Following this heartbreaking tragedy, a GoFundMe page was established to assist the Lopez family with funeral expenses and bills.
Pedestrian Safety Concerns in Brookhaven
The intersection of Clairmont Road and Dresden Drive has long been a high-traffic corridor in Brookhaven, used daily by pedestrians, cyclists and commuters.
Residents have raised concerns about:
- Poor visibility for large trucks at certain angles.
- Limited pedestrian crossing signals.
- Lack of driver compliance with yield-to-pedestrian laws.
How to Contact Brookhaven Police Department
If you or a family member need an official crash report or case information regarding this incident, contact information is below:
📍 Brookhaven Police Department – Traffic Safety Unit
2665 Buford Highway NE, Brookhaven, GA 30324
Phone: (404) 637-0600
Crash reports may also be obtained through: 👉 Georgia State Patrol / Department of Public Safety Portal
You will need the report number, date of crash, and names of parties involved. Reports typically become available within 7–10 business days.
Legal Options for Families After a Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2), families who lose a loved one due to another’s negligence may file a **wrongful death claim**. Compensation may cover:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical expenses related to the crash
- Lost wages and future income
- Emotional distress and loss of companionship
If a commercial driver or dump-truck company was involved, additional layers of liability may exist, including **employer negligence, improper maintenance, or violation of CDL safety standards**.
Prompt legal action ensures key evidence — such as truck event data, dashcam footage, and driver employment logs — is preserved before it disappears.
How Fob James Law Firm Can Help
At Fob James Law Firm, we represent victims and families of fatal truck and pedestrian collisions throughout Georgia and Alabama.
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