Crime & Safety

Mother, 4-year-old Remain in Critical Condition After Deadly Crash

Police said speeding was a factor in the crash.

A mother and her 4-year-old daughter are in critical condition after a speeding Corvette smashed into her car Sunday night, said DeKalb County Police officials.

Lt. Pamela Kunz said Raul Velazquez was speeding in the northbound lane of Buford Highway at Dresden Drive around 5:30 p.m. Police said he lost control of his car which caused him to veer into the southbound lane when he struck Denise Hudson. Hudson, who was driving an Acura, was traveling with her 4-year-old daughter.

Police said she was rushed to the Atlanta Medical Center and her daughter was transported to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Scottish Rite. Both, police said, remain critical.

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Raul Velazquez and his passenger Abraham Velazquez .


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