ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has identified the victim of a pedestrian crash.
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The fatal wreck happened at the intersection of Highway 29 N and Highway 72 on Oct. 26.
The ACCPD said the driver of a 2017 Nissan Versa, a 33-year-old man of Hull, GA, was driving north on US Highway 29 when he hit a man crossing Highway 29. The victim died at the scene.
On Monday, officials identified the victim as Elmer Gualna-Mez, 22, of Athens.
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The driver of the Nissan Versa was arrested and charged with homicide by vehicle in the first degree and DUI-alcohol. The driver’s identity was not released.
This accident marked the seventh fatal crash of 2025 in Athens-Clarke County, resulting in eight deaths.
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