The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that a teenager, who was given alcohol by his step-mother, died in a car accident and injured another person. Richard C. Reyes, 25, of Dallas, GA was injured when his vehicle was struck by the teenager. It is reported that he is in stable condition at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
This horrible tragedy is sure to draw attention from the media in the coming days an weeks. Kecia Evangela Whitfield, 43, has been charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor and reckless conduct. These are both misdemeanor charges.
Alcohol and minors do not mix. We handle cases involving DUI drivers who injure or kill innocent victims in car accidents, truck accidents, and boating accidents. If you have a friend or loved one injured by a drunk driver in Douglas County, GA, Paulding County, GA or anywhere in the metro Atlanta area, you can call our office anytime for a free no-obligation legal consultation.
