CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A realtor died in a crash after police say an underage drunk driver ran a red light going 100 mph in Chamblee.
The crash happened Sunday around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Buford Highway and Chamblee-Tucker Road.
Police said 20-year-old Christian Fernando Irias-Ruiz ran the red light and T-boned another car, killing the driver. Family and friends have identified the victim as 37-year-old Jimmy Chang.
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“It’s devastating for all the family right now, still can’t process that he’s gone,” Jimmy’s brother, Jason Chang told Channel 2′s Eryn Rogers. “He impacted a lot of lives.”
Irias-Ruiz and two of his passengers were hurt in the crash. The driver of a third car at the intersection also had minor injuries.
Irias-Ruiz faces multiple charges including homicide by vehicle in the first degree, DUI, reckless driving, speeding and possession of alcohol by someone under 21.
Police said the 20-year-old was also driving with no insurance, no license, and a suspended registration.
“It’s not going to bring my brother back, but hopefully justice will be served,” Jason Chang said. “We’re kind of at a loss of what to do now.”
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Chang worked as a realtor and served as president for the Atlanta chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America.
“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,” AREAA said in a statement.
There is a GoFundMe set up for Chang’s family. You can click here to donate.
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