DeKalb County police believe a man had been drinking before causing a wreck that killed a woman on I-20 at 11:23 a.m. Saturday.
Timothy Reid Davis, 38, is accused of DUI, vehicular homicide and hit-and-run in the death of Vanessa Davis, 40, according to authorities. The two were in separate cars in the three-vehicle wreck and were apparently of no relation.
Timothy Davis of South Carolina was driving a Ford pickup hauling a trailer when one of his tires blew near Columbia Drive, a police report said.
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The trailer struck an Acura TSX. Vanessa Davis’ Honda Accord was also hit, but the report doesn’t make clear which vehicle hit it.
Timothy Davis allegedly parked on the side of interstate and fled on foot. He was soon caught by an officer, the report said.
Vanessa Davis of Athens was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead.
Timothy Davis remained Tuesday in the DeKalb jail without bond.
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