SMYRNA, Ga. — An online fundraising campaign has been created to help a family mourning the loss of a young doctor who was killed in a crash involving an alleged drunk driver.
According to a GoFundMe page, Tyler Wallace was driving home from his post-medical training class when the collision happened on Saturday, Jan. 18. It says Wallace was rushed to the hospital but later died from his injuries. It adds that Wallace finished medical school in May 2019 and completed his board exams to begin practicing physical therapy in June.
According to a warrant, Brent Davis was charged with homicide by vehicle - first degree and DUI alcohol.
The document said that officers responded to the crash on Highlands Parkway and Lake Ridge Drive just after 6 p.m. The crash involved a black 2014 Toyota Tundra and a 2016 Chrysler 200.
The Chrysler -- that Wallace was driving -- was hit on the driver's side. Smyrna Fire and Rescue had to cut the hinges off of the driver’s side front door, according to the the warrant.
The document also indicated that the driver of the Tundra -- Davis -- was the at-fault driver and under the influence of alcohol during the accident.
During the investigation, it was determined that the Tundra was traveling at 54 mph in a 45 mph zone, and the distance where the Chrysler would be in view of the Toyota Tundra, there was enough time for the driver to stop or avoid the Chrysler.
The document claims he didn't want to take a field sobriety test, a state breath test, and didn't want to provide a sample of his blood. He also told the officer at the scene he had not been consuming alcohol that day.
Officers said they also obtained a search warrant for Davis' vehicle and found a few unopened cans of beer.
Smyrna Police is still investigating the crash.
Many have issued condolences to the family on the GoFundMe page. So far more than $30,000 has been raised.
"On behalf of Dr. Tyler Wallace & his family, we are humbly asking for family, friends, and community support in raising funds for Tyler's medical expenses, burial, and memorial service expenses," the online fundraiser reads.
They are hoping to reach the goal of $100,000.
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