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University of Georgia defensive tackle Trenton Carter was recently charged with racing in a fatal accident. The accident occurred on March 16th and resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman.
Carter was driving a 2020 Audi A8 when he and another driver, identified as 21-year-old Joshua Hill, began racing. The two vehicles were reportedly traveling at speeds of up to 100 mph when they collided head-on with a Honda Civic. The driver of the Civic, 21-year-old Mariah Smith, was killed in the crash.
Carter was charged with racing on a highway, a felony, and Hill was charged with reckless driving. Both men were released on bond and are scheduled to appear in court on April 15th.
The University of Georgia released a statement saying that it is “deeply saddened by the loss of Mariah Smith” and that it is “cooperating fully with the investigation.” The school also said that Carter has been suspended from all team activities pending the outcome of the investigation.
Carter, a senior from Atlanta, has been a starter for the Bulldogs since his freshman season. He has been an integral part of the team’s defense and was expected to be a key contributor this season.
The tragic accident has sent shockwaves through the University of Georgia community and beyond. It serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of driving safely. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mariah Smith’s family and friends during this difficult time.
University of Georgia defensive tackle Trenton Carter has been charged with racing in a fatal accident that occurred on March 16th. The accident resulted in the death of 21-year-old Mariah Smith, who was driving a Honda Civic when she was struck head-on by two cars that were reportedly racing at speeds of up to 100 mph. Carter was driving one of the vehicles, an Audi A8, while the other vehicle was driven by 21-year-old Joshua Hill. Both men were released on bond and are scheduled to appear in court on April 15th.
The University of Georgia released a statement expressing their condolences to Mariah Smith’s family and friends and saying that Carter has been suspended from all team activities pending the outcome of the investigation. Carter has been a starter for the Bulldogs since his freshman season and was expected to be a key contributor this season.
The tragic accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of driving safely. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mariah Smith’s family and friends during this difficult time.