Atlanta Council Member Jason Dozier Survives Second Bicycle Accident with Daughter as Calls for Safer Streets Intensify

Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier was struck by a car while bicycling with his 4-year-old daughter, Rayna, on Peter Street SW in Castleberry Hill, following a soccer game on October 1, 2023. The incident, caused by a car making an improper U-turn, left both shaken but unharmed, prompting Dozier to advocate for improved cycling infrastructure in Atlanta. As the city prepares for the FIFA World Cup, concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety are heightened, especially after recent fatalities and ongoing challenges with traffic congestion.