Richeson said a group including two off-dutyparamedics, nurses,and those who couldnt sit by raced to help. First published on March 1, 2023 / 2:19 PM. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By "I tried to console her and get her down to the ground.". Gwinnett police on Sunday confirmed. Seven people were killed Saturday in a chain-reaction . She was rushed to an area hospital where she later died. ATHENS, Ga. Athens-Clarke County police have secured an arrest warrant for former University of Georgia star Jalen Carter in connection to a deadly crash that killed a teammate and football . Investigators believe Doreen Carter was driving Monday afternoon when her Chevrolet Impala collided with a train at Buffington Road and Roosevelt Highway. Cops arrived at the scene on Interstate 85 in Gwinnett, outside of Atlanta, at around 7 p.m. to find a passenger van tipped over on its side and engulfed in flames, WXIA-TV reported. The crash occurred about 1.45pmSaturday at mile marker 160 and directly involved three vehicles on in Franklin County in northeast Georgia. He met some of the families at the hospital and talked to them and helped them.'. Carters sister, Lidonda Carter, 40, and her daughter, Santan'ia McDowell, 18, were killed along with her daughters friend, 15-year-old Mackenzie Mack. Officials with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department say Carter, the 21-year-old former defensive lineman for the Bulldogs, is charged with reckless driving and racing. Media outlets reported one of the injured was in critical condition. The impact of the collisions sent debris flying that also caused minor damage to two additional vehicles, according to the statement. 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Toxicology results show LeCroy,who was driving a university vehicle not authorized for use at the time of the crash, had a blood alcohol concentration of .197 at the time of the crash -- more than twice the legal limit in Georgia, police said. Nearly 12 people were also injured when a van flipped over and caught fire on I-85. DeKalb County police investigate a deadly accident along S. Hairston Road on March 4, 2022. RELATED: Witness describes crash that killed woman, two teenagers. This story has been shared 130,832 times. More than 9,400 well wishes sent to Jimmy Carter. Police are still working to determine what caused the passenger van to crash and catch fire. "My sister was like my mom. The injured were taken for medical treatment and two were airlifted by a South Carolina-based team. The-CNN-Wire 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. They were a support group for each other," Richeson said. Only survivor of train vs. car crash will face additional charges The crash killed three women. 'Our hearts and prayers are with the victims, the families,' Thomas added. Published: Jun. according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. By "The car driven in the accident was one of several vehicles leased by our athletic department for use during recruiting activities only. And thats when I pulled my car across the grass and jumped out and tried to go help the ladies.. Funeral arrangements for the three killed were pending. Debris. Seven die in 'worst' crash Georgia sheriff has seen after driver crossed interstate median, drove the WRONG way and caused multi-car mangle. There were 16 people in the van, which belonged to a sober living group, according to theGwinnett County Police Department. University of Georgia football player Jalen Carter, a projected top pick in the NFL draft, is wanted for reckless driving and racing tied to a crash that killed a player and staff member in . And now she's just gone," Arnold said. 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After a Atlanta crash, injured people and their families need resources and support. Thats how hot it was.". Thanks for contacting us. I lost a best friend," Rebecca Arnold told Channel 2. Ilost a best friend," said Rebecca Arnold, Carter's sister and McDowell's aunt. All of a sudden her hair went up in flames. RELATED:'She was the best we'd seen her in such a long time.' UGA ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION: USE OF VEHICLE AT TIME OF DEADLY CRASH 'UNAUTHORIZED'. There was one thing that Richeson cant get out of his mind. "I lost a sister and I lost a niece. Brush fires resulting from the blaze affected multiple nearby businesses and caused some power outages in the area, the county fire department said, adding that the tractor-trailer involved had been "reportedly carrying 8,500 gallons of fuel including 7,500 gallons of gasoline and 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel.". Discovery Company. The accident happened at around 4:30p.m. Complete Georgia accident reports and news. Associated Press No one in the Ford van was reported hurt, Georgia State Patrol said in a statement. Copyright 2022 WGCL. freight train smashed into their car in South Fulton County. SEE MORE:'She never met a stranger': Van crash victim remembered for giving spirit. Police said witness statements indicatedanother vehicle may have been directly or indirectly involved in this incident. Family remembers loved one killed in fiery I-85 crash. But it's not known how . East Point doesn't have public pools -- this new installation will explain why. DeKalb County police investigate a deadly accident along S. Hairston Road on March 4, 2022. Forecast | Shower and storms increase to finish the week, Timeline | Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms possible this week, Homicide suspect shot, killed by Walton County deputy after he began crashing into multiple cars, Atlanta Police make arrest in BeltLine murder, 2 suspects on the run, Man shot dead outside of Atlanta apartment complex, police say. Therefore, the continued use of the leased car by our staff members after their recruiting duties ended earlier that evening was unauthorized.". Newly released 911 calls and dispatch recordings are painting a pictures of the frantic moments after a horrible crash that claimed the life of a University of Georgia football player and a team recruit specialist just hours after celebrating the team's back-to-back national championships. The vehicle LeCroy was driving was traveling "at about 104 miles per hour" prior to the crash, authorities said. Carter drove the same model the night of the fatal crash, as well as on a Thursday evening last fall, when the Athens police ticketed him for driving 89 in a 45 . Multiple agencies worked to control the blaze. Former Georgia football star Jalen Carter has been charged in a January car crash that killed a teammate and staff member and injured two others. Montavious Tigner, 31, died at the scene and Curlila Thomas, 36, was rushed to an area hospital where they later died, police said. "While additional crews were arriving and responding to the scene, flammable liquids from the trailer were spilling into the storm drains on the side" of the highway. JALEN CARTER RESPONDS TO CHARGES CONNECTED TO DEADLY UGA CRASH. The highway was closed for around three hours for the investigation. Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) looks on during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl semifinal game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on December 31, 2022. Georgia State Patrol Post 52 in Hartwell and the Troop B Specialized Collision Reconstruction was investigating the crash. "I lost a sister and I lost a niece. Motorist Zach Rigg, 26, of Atlanta, captured cellphone video of the scene as he drove by before the highway was closed. DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. An Atlanta woman died Sunday when she struck the back of a stalled tractor-trailer on Sunday morning. DeKalb County police said the car overturned after being struck. But she told CNN that Carter is not working out at the NFL combine -- though that decision was not the result of the racing allegations, Brown said. ATHENS, Ga. Jalen Carter, the UGA star defensive lineman and projected No. Dailymail.com Reporter According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, the traffic accident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in the northbound lanes of I-985 in Suwanee. Willock was ejected from the vehicle and died on the scene. The crash happened atBuffington Road and Roosevelt Highway around 4 p.m. Monday. Police have issued a warrant for Carter's arrest. 20, 2022 at 2:51 PM EDT . Gwinnett police said the van was taking members of"We Are Living Proof"to a meeting in Buford. By 2017, accidents had increased by 33 percent, for a total of 63,984. Authorities say three people were killed and three injured in the Excursion. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 1 of 15 One of two vehicles involved in a deadly accident on Ga. Highway 138 north of Dial Mill Road Wednesday morning is loaded onto a flatbed wrecker. Carter's mother, Toni Brown, declined to comment about the charges against her son, citing the "ongoing investigation.". 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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An 11-year-old boy was airlifted to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta with serious injuries and two adults were taken to North Fulton Hospital with serious injuries. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Seven people were killed Saturday in a chain-reaction crash on a highway in Georgia when an SUV crossed over the median into traffic headed the other way, authorities said. The engine fly and debris every where. Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 325-4646; Public Inspection File. In the late afternoon, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced that two lanes of the northbound highway had been reopened. Commitment. Airbags. The van lost control and rolled onto its side before sliding across two lanes on I-985 and striking the guard rail, police said. "It had already started blowing tires out and airbags were going off. He said first responders directed traffic to the center of the roadway as flames scorched the pavement. Nicole Acevedo is a reporter for NBC News Digital. 0:05. One girl said her friend was in there but it was way tolate to turn back and go in. It happened along Interstate 20 westbound on around 9:35 a.m. The charges come after . Traffic on Interstate 85 near the Gwinnett-DeKalb county border was temporarily shut down, and drivers were evacuated from their vehicles. She was like my everything," Arnold said. Alexis Stevens is a member of the Crime and Public Safety team. The heat was just so intense you couldnt get within ten feet," Richeson said. It was way too late to get to anyone. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rescue workers had to pull both and a third passenger identified only as "male juvenile" from the car after the crash. Carters injuries were not life-threatening. "Today [Sunday]was going to be their graduation day. IE 11 is not supported. She was convicted of forgery, fraud and drug charges, records showed. 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