ROSWELL, Ga. — A 21-year-old man is facing charges after two lives were lost in a wrong-way crash on GA 400 early Tuesday morning, Roswell Police said.
The crash happened around 3 a.m. near Holcomb Bridge Road.
Police said they received a report of a reckless driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of the highway. After investigating, police said Dahmir Rivera was driving a silver Cadillac when he entered the wrong lanes.
Shortly after entering the roadway, police said Rivera's car collided head-on with a gray Nissan Sentra that was traveling northbound in the far right lane.
Both passengers in the Nissan died, police added. They were identified by authorities as Keara Williams, 27, and Benyounes Mezouar, 55.
Rivera sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
After his release from the hospital, police said Rivera was taken to the Fulton County Jail. He is facing two counts of homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, reckless driving and wrong-way driving charges.
Police said their investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the department at 770-640-4100. Those who want to submit an anonymous tip can do so online here or call 404-577-8477.
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