Que’tonyanna Young Injured in Cobb County DUI Accident

Q: How does a DUI charge impact the investigation?

National Legal Analyst Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that "In DUI accidents such as this, the criminal charges establish a strong foundation for liability, but independent investigations are still necessary to uncover all contributing factors, including potential dram shop violations if an establishment over-served the driver." According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, alcohol is a factor in nearly a quarter of all fatal traffic collisions statewide. The ongoing police inquiry will document the exact sequence of events, road conditions at the intersection, and toxicology results.

Q: What happens next for the victims?

National Legal Analyst Stefano Formica, Of Bond Legal, added that "Victims of impaired driving crashes often require long-term medical care, and navigating the insurance claims process while recovering can be overwhelming without proper legal advocacy."

Que’tonyanna Young DUI accident on Cumberland Parkway, Cobb County, Georgia

Brittany Jacks charged with DUI after collision at Mt. Wilkinson Parkway

Que’tonyanna Young was seriously injured in a suspected DUI crash on Cumberland Parkway at Mt. Wilkinson Parkway in Cobb County, Georgia, late Tuesday, according to the Cobb County Police Department.‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌

Brittany Jacks, 31, of Atlanta, was arrested. She faces charges of driving under the influence, serious injury by vehicle and failure to yield after her southbound 2020 Chevrolet Trax turned left into the path of an oncoming 2001 Mercedes E320.

Young, a passenger in the Mercedes, and Tommy Heaton, a passenger in the Chevrolet, suffered serious injuries and were taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

The Mercedes driver, 18-year-old Bryce Smith of Marietta, declined treatment for minor injuries. Another passenger in the car, Kymani Russell, was transported for treatment of minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department.

While the criminal justice system prosecutes the at-fault party, civil avenues exist to address the physical and financial toll on the victims.

How does a DUI charge impact the investigation?

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, alcohol is a factor in nearly a quarter of all fatal traffic collisions statewide. The ongoing police inquiry will document the exact sequence of events, road conditions at the intersection, and toxicology results.

What happens next for the victims?

Georgia personal injury and dram shop laws

Victims typically have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia. Recoverable damages may include hospital bills, ongoing rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering.