Teenager Olivia Pugh Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Cobb County as Trial Begins for Driver Charged with Homicide

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Seventeen-year-old Olivia Kate Pugh was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Jerome Lee Cox while crossing the street in Kennesaw on December 8, 2023. Pugh, who was a senior at Harrison High School, died two days later, and Cox faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle and driving under the influence. The trial, which began on November 18, has seen conflicting testimonies regarding Cox's level of impairment and whether Pugh was at fault for darting into the road.