Atlanta actress charged with DUI in deadly wrong-way crash, victim's family hires attorney
Traffic backs up behind the scene of a deadly crash on the Downtown Connector on Oct. 2, 2022. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - The family of a man killed by a wrong-way driver on the Downtown Connector has retained an attorney.
Police said Jamall Bright died on Oct. 2 when Honi Jones crashed into his car. She was driving north on Interstate 75/85 south.
The 30-year-old actress faces several charges, including DUI, reckless driving and vehicular homicide.
Police investigate a deadly crash on the Downtown Connector on Oct. 2, 2022. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Mr. Bright, who was a good man and a loving and attentive father to his two children," a statement from attorneys John Morgan and Brandon M. Smith said. "It’s a scary thought that during a routine drive, while following the law and doing nothing wrong, a life can be cut short so suddenly because of one person’s decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. We are doing all we can to support Mr. Bright’s family as they grieve and deal with the permanent repercussions of Ms. Jones’ decision. We will fight to uncover all the details about what happened that night, hold the responsible parties accountable, and deliver a measure of justice for a family whose loved one was unjustly taken from them."
Jones in 2021, appeared in an episode of, "The Oval," a TV series created by Tyler Perry which aired its fourth season on Tuesday night on BET.