Clark Atlanta University Student Killed in Crash; Driver Charged

A 21-year-old Clark Atlanta University student was killed in a car crash on Hank Aaron Drive in Atlanta when a vehicle allegedly traveling at 94 mph in a 35 mph zone collided with her car. The driver of the other vehicle, Nikolai Dunford, has been charged with reckless driving, speeding, and first-degree vehicular homicide.

The victim, Morgan Gamble, was taken to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Her father, George Gamble, expressed his grief and confusion over the incident. "I’m just really perplexed as to how a car can travel 95 miles an hour in a ’[35] miles per hour’ zone," he told Atlanta News First.

Precious Sesay, a neighbor who witnessed the aftermath, rushed to assist Gamble and called 911. "All I could do is tell the police ‘She’s young and she needs help right now,’" Sesay recounted.

Gamble was known as a vibrant student and a leader within the university community. She was pursuing media and production, initiating new clubs and podcasts, and was crowned "Miss Omega Psi Phi." She had also worked on media and film projects in Atlanta, including a cameo appearance in the Netflix show ‘A Different World’ during her time as a student assistant.

"She was a leader. That’s why you see a lot of pictures of her in groups because she is the light that everybody is drawn to," said her sister, Azhae Hylton.

Clark Atlanta University released a statement offering support and counseling resources to students. "The loss of a member of our University community is deeply felt, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Morgan’s family, friends, classmates and all who knew and loved Morgan," the statement read.

Residents in the area have noted that the intersection where the crash occurred has been a site of frequent issues with speeding vehicles. Local resident Kayla Starks called for city officials to address the safety concerns, stating, "Because somebody’s child is gone and that’s not changing."