Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

Suspect in fatal Northwest Atlanta crash pleads not guilty

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Aug 5, 2016

Ryan Lisabeth, the man accused of running over three young boys in Northwest Atlanta while high on heroin on April 15, has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of drugs and other charges.

The judge in the case said Thursday he will schedule the trial for this fall. If convicted, Lisabeth of Canton, 28, could face 32 years behind bars.

The indictment says Lisabeth was high on heroin and speeding on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard when his red 2009 Toyota Corolla struck the three boys. Nine-year-old Isaiah Ward died from his injuries. His older brother, Roland, suffered a broken pelvis and broken leg. And their friend, 13-year-old Timothy Hood, is recovering from two skull fractures and a broken leg.

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