Arrested: Decatur Man Who Left Child at Crash Scene

DECATUR, GA -- State law enforcement officers said Friday that a man who sparked a police chase in DeKalb County, crashed his car at a gas station and fled the scene, has been arrested. For more crime news and updates on this and other stories in Atlanta, click here to get Patch's daily newsletter and free, real-time news alerts.

Twenty-five-year Kadeem D'Anto Fletcher of Decatur surrendered to law enforcement officers late Thursday, police said.

Fletcher, who left behind a 7-year-old girl at the crash scene, was wanted on several violations, including attempting to flee an officer, hit and run, speeding and reckless driving, the Georgia State Patrol on Tuesday.

The incident began Monday morning on Interstate 20 when a trooper signaled for Fletcher to pull his Audi over. He pretended as if he was going to, but sped off, according to law enforcement.

A chase ensued, with Fletcher exiting the Gresham Road and wrecking his car at the Texaco. The car flipped over and hit the gas station's sign, according to news reports.

The girl, who was ejected from the car, was identified as Serenity Largie. Her relationship with Fletcher has not been released. The child was taken to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Fletcher is described as weighing 165 pounds and being 5 feet, 8 inches tall. He has black hair and brown eyes, police said.

Image courtesy of Georgia State Patrol