Crime
Jamarius Davonte Sullivan Faces First-Degree Vehicular Homicide Charge After Fatal Meridian Crash That Killed Britteny Cruz
MERIDIAN, Ga. — A deadly two-vehicle crash in McIntosh County on the morning of April 28, 2026, has resulted in one fatality and multiple serious injuries, with a local man now facing numerous charges, including first-degree vehicular homicide, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP).
The crash occurred at approximately 7:02 a.m. along Georgia Highway 99.
Investigators say a white 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Jamarius Davonte Sullivan, 30, of Smith Road, was traveling through a curve when the vehicle reportedly left the roadway.
Authorities allege Sullivan overcorrected while attempting to regain control, causing the truck to cross the centerline and collide head-on with an oncoming vehicle.
A passenger in Sullivan’s vehicle, identified as Britteny Cruz, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials have not yet released additional details regarding her age or hometown pending further notification.
The occupants of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities reported that several individuals were trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by emergency responders.
Following the crash, troopers took Sullivan into custody and transported him to the McIntosh County Jail.
He now faces multiple charges, including:
- First-degree vehicular homicide
- Reckless driving
- Speeding (69 mph in a 55 mph zone)
- Failure to maintain lane
- Driving without a seatbelt
- Distracted driving
- No insurance
- Two counts of serious injury by vehicle
- Driving with a suspended or revoked license
- Operating a vehicle with defective tires
The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) responded to the scene and is continuing a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Georgia Highway 99 remained closed for several hours as crews worked to clear the scene and conduct crash reconstruction.
The roadway was reopened at approximately 12:20 p.m.
Authorities say the investigation remains active, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. — Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.