Drunk driver responsible for crash that killed Mom and son

Date:  August 24, 2009
Location: Douglas County
Event:  Fatal Drunk Driving Accident | Georgia Accident Attorn

An accident claimed the lives of Ashley Ingalsbe and her four year old son early Monday morning. (August 24)  The accident occurred when Natasha Searcy crossed the centerline, on Skyview Drive in Douglas County, plowed into a Toyota head-on, investigators said.   Natasha Searcy, the driver responsible for causing the fatal accident was drunk according to police.

The Georgia State Patrol has reported that everybody was buckled up and car seats were also in use.  An infant in the Toyota was also seriously injured.  Searcy was taken to WellStar Cobb Hospital for minor injuries.

The road was closed for much of the early morning rush hour.   The Georgia State Patrol indicated that their specialized collision reconstruction team would be doing the reconstruction of the accident scene.

Natasha Searcy, twenty-two years old,  has been charged with vehicular homicide in the first and second degrees, driving under the influence,  failure to maintain lane and driving without insurance.  She was denied bond on Tuesday, August 25.  She is currently in the Douglas County Jail under suicide watch.

Murphy & Associates handles fatal car accidents and drunken driving accidents cases in Georgia and we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ashley Ingalsbe.  If you have lost a loved one and have questions with regards to negligence and liability, please contact our firm at (770)577-1030.  We offer a free consultation with no obligation.