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Gregory Patel
Gregory Patel
Reporter · Johns Creek, GA
Gregory is a political science graduate from the University of Alabama who transitioned from working at local radio stations to print journalism. With over 6 years of experience covering local government and community affairs, he gives a voice to underrepresented issues in local policy.
More from Gregory →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM · 1 min read
JONESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) — Troopers are revealing more details about the death of a 1-year-old boy who was hit and killed on a Florida roadway Friday afternoon.Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol said the family was doing yard work at their home in the Jonesville area when their 1-year-old wandered off.The parents said they searched for the boy in his usual spots but didn’t find him before he ended up in the roadway.The driver didn’t see the toddler and hit him. The boy was taken to the hospital, where he died.Officials said charges are not expected to be filed against the parents or the driver.
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