Fatal Collision in Peachtree Corners Claims Three Lives, Including a 5-Year-Old

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Mar 13th   

Publish Date:  Mar 12th 

From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.

Today is Wednesday, March 13th and Happy 63rd Birthday to U2 guitarist Adam Clayton.

***03.13.24 – BIRTHDAY – ADAM CLAYTON***

I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Fatal Collision in Peachtree Corners Claims Three Lives, Including a 5-Year-Old
Suwanee Man Accused of Domestic Assault Involved in Car Crash Amid Police Pursuit
Internal Party Challenges Await Certain Local Democrats in Upcoming Re-election Bid

Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on food longevity.

All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!

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STORY 1: 5-Year-Old One Of Three Dead In Fatal Collision Sunday In Peachtree Corners

A devastating car crash in Peachtree Corners resulted in three fatalities, including a 5-year-old girl, and left three others wounded. The incident occured at the crossroads of Peachtree Corners Circle and Elmside Village Lane, involving a dark blue BMW and a yellow Chevrolet Camaro. The BMW, while attempting a left turn onto Peachtree Corners Circle, collided with the Camaro traveling south on the same route. The impact was on the BMW's driver's side door.

The occupants of the BMW, Armas Harding and Laura Rueda, both from Brookhaven, were pronounced dead at the scene. The Camaro's driver and front-seat passenger sustained severe injuries. Two children in the back seat, ages 5 and 6, were seriously hurt. The younger child, Aura Camarono, tragically passed away at the hospital due to her injuries.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of this tragic incident.

STORY 2: Gwinnett Police: Suwanee Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Wife Crashed Car While Fleeing Police

Lance Bradley Nelson, a 47-year-old Suwanee resident, is facing multiple charges following an alleged domestic assault incident. According to reports, Nelson is accused of physically assaulting his wife and keeping her at gunpoint in their home over a two-day period. The situation reportedly began as a verbal dispute before escalating.

Following the assault, the victim managed to escape to a neighbor's residence and seek assistance. Nelson subsequently fled the scene in a grey Mercedes SUV, sparking a high-speed chase with the police. During the pursuit, Nelson reportedly crashed into several vehicles, including two police cars, before abandoning his SUV.

Nelson then attempted to escape on foot but was eventually detained by officers near a local hotel. He is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries prior to being taken into custody. Fortunately no motorists involved in the collisions sustained any injuries.

STORY 3: Local Democrats seeking re-election will face challenges from within their own party

An array of Democrats in Gwinnett County is set to face internal party challenges in the forthcoming primary election, indicating a potential division within the party and lack of unanimous support for incumbent candidates. The list of challenged individuals includes County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, Sheriff Keybo Taylor, District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson, District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins, and Tax Commissioner Denise Mitchell.

Sheriff Keybo Taylor will find himself up against former contenders and Republicans in the primary. Similarly, District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson is set to compete against two prosecutors from her own office. Chairwoman Hendrickson faces opposition from ex-state Representative Donna McLeod; the victor will then go on to face a Republican candidate in the November elections.

The school board, judicial positions, and congressional districts are also seeing contested races. State Representatives Derrick McCollum and David Clark have been confronted with challenges in the primaries. The retirements of Rep. Pedro Marin and Sen. Gloria Butler have instigated contested races for their replacement.

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STORY 4: Artificial intelligence identifying new potentially deadly COVID-19 variants

Researchers from The University of Manchester and Oxford University have utilized an AI framework, known as CLASSIX, to rapidly identify and monitor emerging COVID-19 variants. This innovative system streamlines the processing of extensive genomic data, thereby automating the detection of potentially problematic strains.

Utilizing this approach, researchers can analyze an impressive 5.7 million sequences in a span of one to two days. This not only significantly reduces the time and resources needed compared to traditional methods but also enables faster responses to new variants.

The CLASSIX framework integrates dimension reduction techniques with explainable clustering algorithms. This combination allows for the grouping of similar sequences based on their genetic patterns, facilitating more efficient tracking of variants.

STORY 5: Social media filters fueling desire for more plastic surgery

A recent study suggests an alarming trend where individuals are pursuing plastic surgery to mimic the filtered images of themselves seen on social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram. This phenomenon, referred to as "Snapchat dysmorphia," stems from unrealistic beauty standards propagated by photo-editing applications.

The researchers found a link between frequent social media use and an increased desire for cosmetic procedures. This is especially prevalent among individuals who heavily engage with filtered images and influencers. The study, carried out by Boston University, stresses the necessity for healthcare practitioners to consider the influence of social media on patients' self-perception and aspirations for cosmetic alterations.

We’ll be back in a moment.

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STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH

And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on food longevity.

***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***

We’ll have final thoughts after this.

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