Unlawful immigrant concerned in suspected DUI crash that claimed lifetime of Georgia realtor

A realtor in Georgia was killed in a suspected DUI crash that allegedly concerned an underage unlawful immigrant from Honduras who ran by a pink gentle and struck the driving force, going 100 miles per hour (mph).

Police in Chamblee, Georgia, stated that round 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, 20-year-old Christian Fernando Irias-Ruiz ran by a pink gentle, going 100 mph, and T-boned one other automobile, killing the driving force, based on native station WSB-TV.

Household and pals recognized the sufferer of the crash as 37-year-old Jimmy Chang, based on his social media and a GoFundMe web page. 

A supply advised Fox Information Digital that the suspect is an unlawful immigrant from Honduras. He was arrested by the Border Patrol in South Texas round June 2021 and launched.

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Jimmy Chang, 37, a Georgia realtor, died in a crash after police say an underage drunk driver ran a pink gentle going 100 mph in Chamblee. (Jimmy Chang Fb/FOX Atlanta)

The supply stated ICE additionally positioned a detainer with the DeKalb County jail.

Irias-Ruiz faces a number of expenses together with murder by automobile within the first diploma, DUI, reckless driving, dashing and possession of alcohol by somebody below 21.

Police advised WSB-TV that Irias-Ruiz was additionally driving with no insurance coverage, no license and a suspended registration.

“It’s not going to deliver my brother again, however hopefully justice shall be served,” Jason Chang, Jimmy Changs’ brother, advised WSB-TV. “We’re type of at a lack of what to do now.”

4 folks had been taken to the hospital from accidents sustained within the crash, together with Irias-Ruiz and two passengers in his automobile and the opposite being the driving force of a 3rd automobile. 

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The household of Georgia realtor, Jimmy Chang, is mourning his loss of life after he was killed in a crash by a suspected DUI driver.  (GoFundMe)

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“We’re deeply saddened by the sudden lack of our beloved Jimmy. The surprising passing of Jimmy has left us heartbroken,” a publish on a GoFundMe web page reads. 

The Asian Actual Property Affiliation of America (AREAA) additionally confirmed Chang’s passing and shared a tribute in his reminiscence.

“With profound disappointment and heavy hearts, the AREAA Atlanta chapter BOD wish to share the information of the sudden passing of our Chapter President and expensive good friend, Jimmy Chang,” the publish learn.

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A beloved Georgia realtor was killed in a suspected DUI crash over the weekend – sources inform Fox Information Digital the suspect that brought on the crash was an unlawful immigrant. (FOX Atlanta)

“Since becoming a member of the AREAA Atlanta Chapter in 2017, Jimmy has been an integral a part of our group, demonstrating unwavering kindness, dedication, and management – all in a mode that’s uniquely Jimmy.” 

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Chang’s brother advised WSB-TV that their household is devastated and nonetheless in shock that their beloved Jimmy is gone.

“It’s devastating for all of the household proper now, nonetheless can’t course of that he’s gone. He impacted a number of lives,” Jason Chang stated.

Fox Information Digital reached out to the Chamblee Police Division for remark, however didn’t instantly obtain a response.