By Trend News Line 2024-05-21 11:45:46.
**Tragic Car Accident Claims Lives of Three Indian-American Students in Georgia**
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In a heartbreaking turn of events, three young Indian-American students lost their lives in a car accident in Alpharetta, Georgia. The incident, which occurred on May 14 on Westside Parkway, has left the local community reeling with shock and grief.
**Speeding Likely Cause of Fatal Crash**
According to authorities from the Alpharetta Police Department, the main cause of the tragic accident was speeding. The vehicle carrying the five teenagers overturned, resulting in the untimely deaths of Aryan Joshi, Sriya Avasarala, and Anvi Sharma. All three victims were just 18 years old and were students at Alpharetta High School and the University of Georgia.
**Injured Survivors and Details of the Crash**
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Two other students, Rithwak Somepalli and Mohammed Liyakath, were injured in the crash. Somepalli, a student at Georgia State University, was driving the Honda Accord involved in the accident. Liyakath, a senior at Alpharetta High School, also sustained injuries in the tragic incident.
Authorities reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn and end up in a tree line. Joshi and Avasarala were pronounced dead at the scene, while Sharma succumbed to her injuries at North Fulton Hospital.
**Victims’ Contributions to Their Communities**
The young students were active members of their respective communities. Avasarala was part of the UGA Shikaari dance team, Sharma was a singer in the music group UGA Kalakaar, and Joshi was a senior at Alpharetta High School and a member of the school’s cricket team.
**Earlier Tragedy Involving Indian-American Women**
This devastating incident comes on the heels of another tragic accident involving Indian-American women in South Carolina. Three women from Gujarat lost their lives in a fatal car crash, highlighting the importance of road safety and responsible driving.
**Remembering the Lives Lost**
As the community mourns the loss of these bright young individuals, it serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.
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