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Georgia realtor killed in suspected DUI crash in which he was allegedly involved a minor illegal immigrant from Honduras who ran a red light and hit a driver, going 100 miles per hour (mph).
Police in Chamblee, Georgia, said that around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, 20-year-old Christian Fernando Irias-Ruiz ran a red light at 100 mph and hit another car, killing the driver, according to local station WSB-TV.
Family and friends have identified the crash victim as 37-year-old Jimmy Chang, according to his social media and GoFundMe page.
A source told Fox News Digital that the suspect is an illegal immigrant from Honduras. He was arrested by Border Patrol in South Texas around June 2021 and released.
Jimmy Chang, 37, a Georgia realtor, was killed in a crash after police said a drunken underage driver ran a red light at 100 mph in Chamblee. (Jimmy Chang Facebook/FOX Atlanta)
The source said ICE also lodged the detainee in the DeKalb County Jail.
Irias-Ruiz faces multiple charges including first-degree vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless driving, speeding and possession of alcohol by a person under 21.
Police told WSB-TV that Irias-Ruiz was also driving without insurance, without a license and suspended registration.
“It’s not going to bring my brother back, but I hope justice is served,” Jason Chang, Jimmy Changs brother, told WSB-TV. “We don’t know what to do now.”
Four people were taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in the crash, including Irias-Ruiz and two passengers in his vehicle, the other being the driver of the third car.
The family of Georgia realtor Jimmy Chang is mourning his death after he was killed in a crash by a suspected impaired driver. (GoFundMe)
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved Jimmy. Jimmy’s unexpected death has left us heartbroken,” a post on the GoFundMe page said.
Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) also confirmed Chang’s death and paid tribute to his memory.
“It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that the AREAA Atlanta Chapter BOD wishes to share the news of the sudden passing of our Chapter President and dear friend, Jimmy Chang,” the post read.
A beloved Georgia realtor was killed over the weekend in an alleged DUI crash — sources tell Fox News Digital that the suspect who caused the crash was an illegal immigrant. (FOX Atlanta)
“Since joining AREAA’s Atlanta chapter in 2017, Jimmy has been an integral part of our community, demonstrating unwavering kindness, commitment and leadership – all in a style that is uniquely Jimmy.”
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Chang’s brother told WSB-TV that their family is devastated and still in shock that their beloved Jimmy is missing.
“It’s devastating for the whole family right now, I still can’t get over the fact that he’s gone. He touched so many lives,” said Jason Chang.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Chamblee Police Department for comment, but did not immediately hear back.
