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Dad Abandons Daughters on I-85 After DUI Crash
16 Jan
Summary
- A Gwinnett County man crashed his truck while driving under the influence.
- He left his two daughters, ages 17 and 11, on the side of I-85.
- The children contacted their mothers and were picked up unharmed.
A Gwinnett County resident is now facing numerous charges following a concerning incident that occurred on November 4th. The man, identified as Eddie Lee Jordan Jr., was found by officers near a heavily damaged truck, struggling to provide coherent responses. Investigators determined Jordan had been drinking prior to being encountered by law enforcement.
Evidence suggests Jordan was involved in a hit-and-run crash with his two daughters, aged 17 and 11, as passengers. The children reportedly became frightened due to their father's erratic driving and exited the truck on the side of I-85. When they refused to re-enter the vehicle, Jordan allegedly attempted to force them.
Ultimately, Jordan drove away, leaving both his daughters stranded on the roadside. The girls were able to contact their mothers, who arrived and took them home. Fortunately, neither child sustained any injuries during the distressing event.
