Police Say Man Smelled Of Alcohol, Was Combative After Crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An illegal immigrant is facing vehicular homicide charges in the death of a college student.
Victor Benitez appeared in court Thursday morning for a preliminary hearing in the death of Tennessee State University student-athlete Joycelyn Gardiner.
Three witnesses took the stand and detailed the events surrounding Gardiner’s death.
One witness told the court that he saw Benitez run a red light and slam into Gardiner’s car.
The crash occurred early Saturday at the intersection of Old Hickory Blvd. and Nolensville Road.
Gardiner died at a hospital several hours after crash.
Officers who responded to the crash said it was obvious Benitez had been drinking.
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