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Vehicle Accident Resulted in Death

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga.- On Oct. 13 Joey Reeves hit and killed a 70-year-old man, he was on drugs at the time of the accident according to the booking report provided by the sheriff’s office. He has since been taken to the Fannin County Jail.

At this time charges and the bond are pending. As more information comes in FYN will update.

Update: 

Reeves is being charged with Homicide by Vehicle in the 1st degree which is a felony and DUI driving while under the influence of drugs which is a misdemeanor. The bond is still pending.

Reeves’s booking report.

Laura Hewell

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