A 32-year-old Dalton man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a drunk driving crash that killed two people in December 2023, including his younger brother.
Rodolfo Rangel was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Bert Poston after being convicted of two counts of felony vehicular homicide and one count of driving under the influence, according to a press release. Rangel was driving on Dawnville Road at speeds exceeding 90 mph when he crashed, according to the release.
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The Georgia State Patrol investigation found Rangel’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.11 at the time of the crash, which is above Georgia’s legal limit of 0.08. Authorities said responding crews found Rangel ejected from the vehicle, while the two victims, his brother and a friend, remained inside.
Family members of the Rangels and the other victim addressed the court during the sentencing hearing. District Attorney Benjamin Kenemer represented the state, and Rangel was represented by attorney Jerry Moncus, the release said.