Illegal immigrant involved in suspected DUI crash that claimed life of Georgia realtor

A realtor in Georgia was killed in a suspected DUI crash that allegedly involved an underage illegal immigrant from Honduras who ran through a red light and struck the driver, going 100 miles per hour (mph).

Police in Chamblee, Georgia, said that around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, 20-year-old Christian Fernando Irias-Ruiz ran through a red light, going 100 mph, and T-boned another car, killing the driver, according to local station WSB-TV.

Family and friends identified the victim of the crash as 37-year-old Jimmy Chang, according to his social media and a GoFundMe page. 

A source told Fox News Digital that the suspect is an illegal immigrant from Honduras. He was arrested by the Border Patrol in South Texas around June 2021 and released.

Fatal crash in Georgia

A beloved Georgia realtor was killed in a suspected DUI crash over the weekend – sources tell Fox News Digital the suspect that caused the crash was an illegal immigrant. (FOX Atlanta)

“Since joining the AREAA Atlanta Chapter in 2017, Jimmy has been an integral part of our community, demonstrating unwavering kindness, dedication, and leadership – all in a style that is uniquely Jimmy.” 

Chang’s brother told WSB-TV that their family is devastated and still in shock that their beloved Jimmy is gone.

“It’s devastating for all the family right now, still can’t process that he’s gone. He impacted a lot of lives,” Jason Chang said.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Chamblee Police Department for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. 

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