Victim killed by alleged drunk driver identified as Athens man
- Classic City News
- 6 hours ago
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The following was released this morning by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department:
The victim in this case has been identified as Elmer Gualna-Mez, 22 of Athens, Georgia.
On October 26th, at approximately 11:39 p.m., the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded
to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 29 N and Highway 72.
The initial investigation determined that the driver of a 2017 Nissan Versa, a 33-year-old male of Hull,
GA, was driving north on US Highway 29 when he struck a pedestrian crossing Highway 29. The
pedestrian succumbed to his injuries on scene.
ACCPD investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the victim. His last known location was at a nearby restaurant.
Further investigation led officers to arrest the driver of the Nissan Versa, Sadiq Huda, and charge him with Homicide by Vehicle in the 1st Degree and DUI- Alcohol.
This is the seventh fatality crash of 2025, resulting in eight fatalities in Athens-Clarke County.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding the accident should contact Senior
contact Senior Police Officer Lauren Barnard at Lauren.Barnard@accgov.com or 762-400-7222.
