The Brief
- Santoria Latrice McLean was denied bond after being charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving for a fatal crash that killed South Fulton Police Captain Helio Garcia.
- McLean’s blood alcohol content was found to be 0.194, over twice the legal limit, and she was driving at 98 mph in a 45 mph zone at the time of the crash.
- The South Fulton Police Department and Garcia’s family expressed the devastating impact of his loss, emphasizing his dedication as a public servant.
ATLANTA – A judge has denied bond for Santoria Latrice McLean, the driver accused of killing South Fulton Police Captain Helio Garcia in an April head-on crash.
The backstory:
McLean, 31, faces eight charges, including vehicular homicide and reckless driving, following the fatal collision on April 15. Investigators say McLean was driving at 98 miles per hour in a 45-miles-per-hour zone when she crossed the center line and collided head-on with Captain Garcia’s cruiser. Garcia, 47, was on duty at the time of the crash.
A blood test taken at the hospital revealed McLean’s blood alcohol content to be 0.194, more than twice the legal limit. The state argued for McLean to remain without bond, and the judge agreed.…