21-Year-Old Driver Charged in Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Keara Williams and Benyounes Mezouar
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 28, 2023
Two people died, driver sustained minor injuries
A 21-year-old driver has been charged in a wrong-way crash that resulted in the deaths of two individuals and caused the closure of Georgia 400 early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on GA 400 northbound between the Northridge Road and Holcomb Bridge Road exits.
Roswell authorities received a call from a concerned citizen reporting a reckless driver heading in the wrong direction on the northbound lanes. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered two severely damaged vehicles near an exit ramp.
According to investigators, Dahmir Rivera, a resident of Roswell, was driving a silver Cadillac ATS when he entered the freeway and collided head-on with a gray Nissan Sentra. Tragically, both occupants of the Nissan were unable to survive the impact. The victims have been identified as Keara Williams (27) and Benyounes Mezouar (55). Rivera sustained minor injuries during the crash and was promptly transported to hospital for treatment. He has since been released and taken into custody at Fulton County Jail.
Rivera is now facing multiple charges including two counts of homicide by vehicle, driving under influence (DUI), reckless driving, and wrong-way driving. As investigations continue, additional charges may be added.
The collision forced authorities to close down GA 400 for several hours while emergency crews worked diligently at clearing up debris from the accident site.
On Wednesday, Rivera appeared before court where his request for bond was denied. No further information regarding his next court appearance has been provided at this time.
Investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed or possesses any relevant information about this tragic incident to contact Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100, Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online.
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Tags: Fatality, Georgia, Atlanta, Wrongwaycrash, Roswell, GA400, Dahmir Rivera, Keara Williams, Benyounes Mezouar
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Keara Williams, Benyounes Mezouar
- Vehicles:
- silver Cadillac ATS, gray Nissan Sentra
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Georgia
- City:
- Roswell
- Location:
- GA 400 northbound between the Northridge Road and Holcomb Bridge Road exits
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-27
- Time of Incident:
- Shortly after 3 a.m.
GA 400 northbound between the Northridge Road and Holcomb Bridge Road exits
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