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Double Fatality Traffic Accident
(Monday, December 06, 2010 @ approximately 4:56 am) The Gwinnett County Police Accident Investigation Unit is investigating a double fatal accident on Hwy 29 (Lawrenceville Hwy) near Patterson Rd. This is in an area of unincorporated Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a blue 2010 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on Hwy 29 at a high rate of speed. The driver of a white 1984 Toyota Cressida was southbound on Hwy 29. The Driver of the Toyota Corolla was unable maintain her lane and crossed into the oncoming traffic and struck the Toyota Cressida head-on. Both drivers died on scene as a result of their injuries sustained in the collision. There were no passengers in both vehicles. It appears that speed and alcohol are contributing causes to this accident. Both drivers were not wearing seatbelts.
The deceased drivers have been identified as:
1. 22 year old female, Dafney J. Perez of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Driver of the blue Toyota Corolla.
2. 68 year old male, Samnang Chea of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Driver of the white Toyota Cressida.
This is only a preliminary report and the investigation continues.