Georgia I-85 Crash: 8 Family Members, Including Pregnant Woman, Killed in Fiery Collision

Devastating I-85 Collision

• tragically, eight members of the Ramirez family were killed in a fiery crash on I-85 in Jackson County, Georgia.
• 💥 The incident occurred when a tanker semi-truck rear-ended the family's Dodge minivan, causing a fire that engulfed the vehicle.

Victims Identified

• 💔 The victims have been identified as Maribel Ramirez (42), Darwin Reyes Velasquez (25), Kenya Ramirez (22), Justin Ramirez (16), Andy Ramirez (14), Natalie Ramirez (11), Kaye Ramirez (4), and Evan Ramirez (3).
• 🤰 Among the deceased was 22-year-old Kenya Ramirez, who was three months pregnant.

Driver Arrested and Charges

• 🚚 The driver of the semi-truck, 41-year-old Kane Hammock, has been arrested.
• ⚖️ Hammock faces eight counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, along with charges for vehicular beetside, distracted driving, and following too closely.

Community Support

• 🙏 A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist the family with funeral expenses.
• 💬 The family expressed gratitude for prayers and donations as they begin to plan memorials for their eight loved ones.