Overview
- The Memorial Day crash occurred when a Hyundai fleeing troopers lost control on Hill Street, entered a Shell gas station lot and struck a parked car, killing 51‑year‑old Chatanna Ohiyesha Patterson.
- Georgia State Patrol say troopers first tried to stop the Hyundai for speeding about 90 mph in a 55 mph zone and that the driver weaved across lanes, exited and reentered I‑20, and later exited onto Hill Street at high speed.
- Authorities identified the driver as 26‑year‑old Fre'shun Tyai White of Marietta and have charged him with first‑degree vehicular homicide, serious injury by vehicle and related counts.
- White, a passenger in his car, and the driver of the parked vehicle were seriously injured and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital; public reports have not released their current medical conditions.
- The fatal bystander death has renewed calls from the victim’s family and public safety advocates for limits on high‑speed pursuits and will likely prompt further review of trooper chase policies and the ongoing DPS investigation.