Atlanta Pursuit Tragedy: Driver Found Guilty of Felony Murder After Fatal Crash in Little Five Points

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Ryan Hicks, 32, was found guilty of felony murder and other charges in Fulton County Superior Court on April 5, 2024, after running a red light while fleeing from Georgia State Patrol troopers, resulting in the death of 43-year-old Tamara Taylor. Hicks was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. This case follows a recent crash involving a driver fleeing the GSP, which has reignited discussions among lawmakers and activists about the need to reform the GSP's pursuit policies, which are among the most permissive in the country.