3 Indian-origin students killed in a car crash in US
In Alpharetta, Georgia, a tragic car accident claimed the lives of three Indian-origin students, while two others were injured
By: Tupaki Desk | 22 May 2024 7:23 AM GMTIn Alpharetta, Georgia, a tragic car accident claimed the lives of three Indian-origin students, while two others were injured. All five students were 18 years old, and among the deceased were two women. Initial investigations by the Alpharetta Police indicate that speeding was likely the main cause. The driver lost control, causing the car to overturn and crash into a tree line.
The students who lost their lives are Aryan Joshi, a senior at Alpharetta High School, and Sriya Avasarala and Anvi Sharma, both first-year students at the University of Georgia. Aryan Joshi and Sriya Avasarala died at the scene, while Anvi Sharma, a rear passenger, succumbed to her injuries later.
The injured students are Rithwak Somepalli from Georgia State University and Mohammed Liyakath, a senior at Alpharetta High School, who was driving the car. Both are being treated at North Fulton Hospital in Alpharetta.
According to Alpharetta Police, the accident happened on May 14 on Westside Parkway, north of Maxwell Road. The driver, Mohammed Liyakath, lost control of the Honda Accord, causing it to flip and land upside down. The investigation is ongoing, with speeding being the suspected cause.