A realtor in Georgia was killed in a suspected DUI crash that allegedly concerned an underage unlawful immigrant from Honduras who ran by way of a crimson gentle and struck the motive force, going 100 miles per hour (mph).
Police in Chamblee, Georgia, mentioned that round 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, 20-year-old Christian Fernando Irias-Ruiz ran by way of a crimson gentle, going 100 mph, and T-boned one other automobile, killing the motive force, in accordance to native station WSB-TV.
Household and buddies recognized the sufferer of the crash as 37-year-old Jimmy Chang, in keeping with his social media and a GoFundMe web page.Â
A supply instructed Fox Information Digital that the suspect is an unlawful immigrant from Honduras. He was arrested by the Border Patrol in South Texas round June 2021 and launched.
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Jimmy Chang, 37, a Georgia realtor, died in a crash after police say an underage drunk driver ran a crimson gentle going 100 mph in Chamblee. (Jimmy Chang Fb/FOX Atlanta)
The supply mentioned ICE additionally positioned a detainer with the DeKalb County jail.
Irias-Ruiz faces a number of fees together with murder by automobile within the first diploma, DUI, reckless driving, rushing and possession of alcohol by somebody underneath 21.
Police instructed WSB-TV that Irias-Ruiz was additionally driving with no insurance coverage, no license and a suspended registration.
“It’s not going to convey my brother again, however hopefully justice will probably be served,” Jason Chang, Jimmy Changs’ brother, instructed WSB-TV. “We’re type of at a lack of what to do now.”
4 individuals had been taken to the hospital from accidents sustained within the crash, together with Irias-Ruiz and two passengers in his automobile and the opposite being the motive force of a 3rd automobile.Â
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The household of Georgia realtor, Jimmy Chang, is mourning his dying after he was killed in a crash by a suspected DUI driver. (GoFundMe)
“We’re deeply saddened by the sudden lack of our beloved Jimmy. The sudden passing of Jimmy has left us heartbroken,” a put up on a GoFundMe web page reads.Â
The Asian Actual Property Affiliation of America (AREAA) additionally confirmed Chang’s passing and shared a tribute in his reminiscence.
“With profound unhappiness and heavy hearts, the AREAA Atlanta chapter BOD wish to share the information of the sudden passing of our Chapter President and pricey buddy, Jimmy Chang,” the put up learn.
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A beloved Georgia realtor was killed in a suspected DUI crash over the weekend – sources inform Fox Information Digital the suspect that precipitated the crash was an unlawful immigrant. (FOX Atlanta)
“Since becoming a member of the AREAA Atlanta Chapter in 2017, Jimmy has been an integral a part of our group, demonstrating unwavering kindness, dedication, and management – all in a method that’s uniquely Jimmy.”Â
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Chang’s brother instructed WSB-TV that their household is devastated and nonetheless in shock that their beloved Jimmy is gone.
“It’s devastating for all of the household proper now, nonetheless can’t course of that he’s gone. He impacted quite a lot of lives,” Jason Chang mentioned.
Fox Information Digital reached out to the Chamblee Police Division for remark, however didn’t instantly obtain a response.Â
