A child was killed in a motor vehicle accident early Monday morning, March 16, on Hwy. 515 in Blue Ridge by a suspected drunk driver.

Hunter Ethan Elliott

The driver, Hunter Ethan Elliott, of Talking Rock, is currently in custody at the Fannin County Detention Center.

Elliott’s arrest occurred a little after 2 a.m., Monday, March 16.

Elliott is currently being held with charges pending from the Georgia State Patrol.

Further updates as FetchYourNews.com receives them.