Infant Dies in 10-Car Pileup Caused by Fleeing Driver with Criminal History
A seven-month-old girl was killed when a wanted fugitive, driving at speeds up to 110 mph with his headlights off, caused a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Georgia.
An infant girl died in a 10-vehicle pileup on Interstate 20 in DeKalb County, Georgia, early Sunday morning. The crash was caused by Cameron Gabriel Kemp, 33, who was fleeing from Georgia State Patrol troopers at high speed. Kemp also died in the incident.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS) reported that just before midnight on Saturday, a trooper observed Kemp driving an Audi sedan at 110 mph in a 60 mph zone, weaving through traffic with his headlights off. When the trooper activated his sirens, Kemp briefly stopped before accelerating away again.
A pursuit ensued, with Kemp exiting and re-entering the highway. He lost control of his vehicle while attempting another exit, struck a guardrail, and collided with multiple cars, initiating a chain reaction.
Seven-month-old Kalayia Tolbert was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash. She was transported to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with critical injuries but succumbed to her injuries. No other fatalities were reported.
Investigators determined that Kemp was driving with a suspended license and had two outstanding warrants for his arrest: one for a probation violation and another for failure to appear in court. His prior criminal record includes a state prison sentence for aggravated battery.
According to Georgia prison records, Kemp had an extensive criminal history dating back more than a decade. Between 2015 and 2025, he served three prison sentences for charges including theft, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, attempted armed robbery, and aggravated assault.
Kemp was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Tolbert was among three infants in one of the vehicles involved, all of whom were taken to the hospital.
The GDPS issued a statement expressing condolences to Tolbert's family and acknowledging the impact on others involved. The department defended the troopers' actions, stating that their duty is to protect the public and enforce laws against dangerous driving behaviors, such as traveling at extreme speeds without headlights. The department emphasized that the tragedy of a child's death is paramount, regardless of the circumstances leading up to the crash, and pledged a thorough investigation.