ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A deadly crash that happened early last week on Holly Drive has led to the arrest of a 37-year-old Albany man.

According to the release, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at around 10:48 p.m., officers with the Dougherty County Police Department (DCPD) responded to the 900 block of Holly Drive after receiving reports of a vehicle that had struck a tree.

Upon arrival, officers located a 2009 Gray Nissan Altima with significant damage. The driver was identified as Jartavious Bernard Frazier, 37, of Albany.

Inside the vehicle, officers found an unresponsive passenger later identified as Emonica Shantel Dawson, 37, of Albany, in the front seat. She was not breathing when first responders arrived, according to DCPD.

Fraizer, 37, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 11, and is facing several charges including:

• Homicide by Vehicle in the First Degree
• Driving Under the Influence – Less Safe
• Failure to Maintain Lane

He is currently being held at the Dougherty County Jail.

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