Man charged after crash on Hwy. 316 kills 2 people

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are still trying to identify two people killed in a crash on Sunday on Highway 316 in Lawrenceville.

The crash happened just before 6 a.m. near Sugarloaf Parkway.

Gwinnett County police said they were called out to the scene and found a Chevrolet Malibu that had left the road, hit an overhead sign post and a guardrail, which caused the car to roll.

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Two of the people in the car died and the driver, Christian Velasquez, was taken to the hospital.

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Authorities later arrested and charged Velasquez with DUI, two counts of homicide by vehicle, possession of methamphetamine, driving without a license and reckless driving.

Authorities are still trying to piece together details of this crash. Anyone with information is asked to call GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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