Corey Jarrells, 45, was struck and killed, Carl Gilmore, 50, arrested following a pedestrian-vs.-vehicle collision on Campbellton Road in Atlanta, Georgia
Man facing DUI, vehicular homicide charges after fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash, records show
Warrants show that on the night of Jan. 16, Carl Gilmore, 50, was driving a 2021 Dodge Challenger on Campbellton Road when he improperly changed lanes and struck a 2020 Kia Optima. Gilmore continued driving at a high speed onto Venetian Drive, lost control of his vehicle, and struck a pedestrian, Corey Jarrells, in the road.
What every family needs to know about Atlanta wrongful death claims
When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed. An experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer can help.
In Atlanta, a claim can be filed only by specific family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is critical to talk with an Atlanta wrongful death attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.