In a recent court session, the case surrounding a vehicle collision on December 10, 2023, was presented, with the state represented by Assistant Solicitor General Sawana Johnvier. The first witness called to the stand was Officer Tostachi Harris from the Clayton County Police Department, who detailed his response to the accident at the intersection of Terra Boulevard and Battle Creek Road.

Officer Harris confirmed he was dispatched to the scene of the accident, where he spoke with both drivers involved. He recounted that one driver, Janelle Thompson, claimed she was traveling north when the traffic light turned yellow, stating she was too close to stop safely. The officer noted damage to Thompson's vehicle on the rear driver's side, while the other vehicle involved reported no damage.

Harris also mentioned a witness who observed Thompson driving through the intersection without stopping, corroborating the officer's assessment that Thompson had run a red light. Despite attempts to review surveillance footage from a nearby gas station, the cameras were not operational at the time.

Following Officer Harris's testimony, Thompson took the stand to present her account of the incident. She maintained that she had the right of way, asserting that the other driver was turning left with a blinking yellow light. Thompson explained that due to the stormy weather conditions, she felt it was unsafe to brake suddenly, which could have led to a more severe accident.

The court proceedings highlighted the differing perspectives of the involved parties, with the state resting its case after presenting Officer Harris's testimony and Thompson's defense. The case now awaits further deliberation as both sides prepare for the next steps in the legal process.