ALPHARETTA, GA – Eighteen-year-old Ritwik Sompalli has been charged with the deaths of three teenage passengers in a tragic car accident. Sompalli was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail on Wednesday morning, facing three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving.
Last month, just days before their graduation from the University of Georgia, three students lost their lives in a car accident in Alpharetta, Georgia. On May 15, 18-year-old Telugu student Sriya Avasarala, along with classmates Aryan Joshi and Anvi Sharma, were involved in a fatal crash.
The car, driven by fellow Telugu student Ritwik Sompalli, lost control, hit a tree, and overturned on Westside Parkway. Sriya Avasarala and Aryan Joshi died at the scene, while Anvi Sharma succumbed to her injuries at North Fulton Hospital.
Tragic Details
- Sriya Avasarala, a freshman and avid dancer at the University of Georgia, was returning to her university hostel with friends after a dance rehearsal when the accident occurred.
- The crash happened around 7:55 p.m. on May 14, causing Westside Parkway to be closed until early the next morning.
- The three students, Sriya Avasarala, Anvi Sharma, and Aryan Joshi, were active in the University of Georgia's performing groups and a high school cricket team.
Ritwik Sompalli, the driver, survived with injuries. Speeding is reported to be the cause of the crash. Two other 18-year-olds were also injured in the accident.
The University of Georgia community is mourning the loss of these bright students. Sriya Avasarala, Aryan Joshi, and Anvi Sharma are remembered for their significant contributions and vibrant presence.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims.