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Victoria Langley

Gender : Female

Age :

Race : Black

Date : 08/17/2025

Location : I-285 near Riverdale Road

City : College Park

County : Clayton

State : Georgia

Agency : College Park Police Department

Officer(s) :Sgt. Donnie Smith Jr.

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/17/2025, during the same high-speed pursuit described in the Mathew Benton report, the driver of the Land Rover — identified in reporting as Victoria Langley — lost control when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The violent impact split the vehicle and ejected occupants; Langley died from her injuries. Affidavits and news reporting allege Sgt. Donnie Smith Jr. pursued the vehicle at unlawful speeds, failed to stop at the crash scene, and did not report or render aid. Smith was fired and later arrested on multiple felony counts related to the chase and aftermath. The case is being prosecuted and investigated by local authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/police-sergeant-charged-homicide-after-high-speed-chase-ends-deadly-crash
https://www.ajc.com/news/2025/09/college-park-sergeant-hit-100-mph-in-chase-then-left-deadly-crash-police-say/
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-fulton-county/just-left-my-son-mother-shocked-by-college-park-officer-accused-not-helping-after-deadly-crash/
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/09/24/college-park-police-officer-charged-deadly-august-chase/