NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — A crash in Newton County early Friday morning resulted in the death of a pregnant passenger and serious injuries to others involved.
Georgia State Patrol said the crash happened on Fairview Road near Crestfield Circle at 12:34 a.m. when a BMW hit a Hyundai Sonata.
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The passenger of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was airlifted to Grady Hospital.
The BMW driver, who authorities said was found to be under the influence, sustained injuries and faces pending charges.
The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash to determine the exact circumstances and responsibilities of each driver.
GSP said charges are pending for both the Hyundai’s driver, who failed to yield while backing into the road, and the BMW’s driver, who was driving under the influence.
Officials have not released the names of those involved in the crash.
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