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Drunk Driver Kills Two Passengers in Speeding Crash
16 Dec
Summary
- Driver faces vehicular homicide charges for killing two passengers.
- Excessive speed and intoxication led to the fatal crash.
- The driver admitted to speeding to drop off a friend faster.
A fatal DUI crash has resulted in vehicular homicide charges for a 23-year-old driver. The incident, which claimed the lives of his two passengers, occurred early Friday morning when the driver lost control of his Dodge Charger while negotiating a curve.
According to investigators, the driver confessed to speeding to reach his destination faster. This dangerous decision tragically led to the vehicle swerving off the road and colliding with a guardrail, killing both occupants instantly.
Police arriving at the scene found the driver conscious. Field sobriety tests indicated intoxication, with officers noting signs of impairment and the smell of alcohol. He is currently in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail facing charges for DUI, reckless driving, and two counts of first-degree homicide by vehicle.
