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Terry Loman

Age : 59

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/13/2026

Location : Near Candler Road and Glenwood Avenue

City : Decatur

County : DeKalb

State : Georgia

Agency : DeKalb County Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/13/2026, DeKalb County Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a license plate cover violation. The driver did not stop and officers chased the vehicle through Decatur. During the pursuit near Candler Road and Glenwood Avenue, the fleeing driver struck 59-year-old Terry Loman, who was in the area just blocks from his home. Loman died from his injuries. The driver continued driving and left the area. Family members stated, “He never made it home.” The Georgia State Patrol opened an investigation into the pursuit and fatal hit-and-run. Authorities have not released details regarding the duration or speeds of the chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/he-never-made-it-home-decatur-man-killed-hit-and-run-crash-during-police-chase
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/man-killed-hit-and-run-driver-sped-away-traffic-stop-police-say/