44-Year-Old Kristie Whitfield Killed In Gwinnett, GA Accident

Tragic accident that occurred on Saturday, April 24 at around 6:30 PM in Gwinnett, Georgia. 44-year-old Kristie Whitfield, was tragically killed, along with five others, when the van they were traveling in crashed on I 85 and burst into flames. The vans driver lost control causing it to roll onto its side, slide across two lanes of traffic, and smash into a guard rail. 15 passengers were on board the van that was engulfed in flames near the I 985 split. Police reported that passersby attempted to pull victims from the burning vehicle and render aid. Six adults in the car died at the scene and 10 others were transported to Metro Atlanta Hospital for treatment of their injuries. All of the victims were part of a sober living community. Anyone with information is asked to call the Accident Investigation Unit tip line at 678-442-5653. The crash remains under investigation.  We send our thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims.