The Brief
- Tow truck driver Frank Ingram was fatally struck while working on the side of I-575 in Cherokee County in 2023.
- Police arrested David Beaver and charged him with vehicular homicide.
- Ingram’s family and friends packed a Cherokee County courtroom as Beaver was sentenced.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. – Frank Ingram was known for his love of driving a race car and his dedication to the family business, Ingram Towing and Impound Services in Cherokee County.
Death of Frank Ingram
What we know
On October 19, 2023, Frank was dispatched to tow a dump truck on Interstate 575. He was getting ready to hook up his safety chain when he was hit and killed by a vehicle.
David Beaver was charged with vehicular homicide. Frank Ingram’s family says Wednesday Beaver was sentenced to 180 days in the Cherokee County jail that can be served in 4-day increments. He will also have to spend the anniversary of Frank’s death behind bars.
David Beaver sentenced
What they’re saying…