Crime & Safety
2 Dead, 1 Charged With DUI In Early Sunday Gwinnett Crash
The driver of the car also faces a charge of methamphetamine possession, poilce said.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — One person was arrested and charged after a Sunday morning crash on Highway 316 that took the lives of two passengers.
Officers responded to the scene of the crash near eastbound Highway 316 and Sugarloaf Parkway just before 6 a.m., Gwinnett County police said in a news release.
A Chevrolet Malibu had been traveling eastbound on the highway when it struck an overhead sign post and guardrail before rolling, police said. Two passengers in the vehicle died in the crash.
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The driver, Christian Velasquez, was taken to a local hospital after the crash. After he was released, Velasquez was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, possession of methamphetamine, driving without a valid license and reckless driving.
He also faces two charges of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, authorities said.
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An investigation into the case is ongoing. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact Gwinnett County Police Department detectives at 770-513-5300. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.stopcrimeATL.com.
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