DeKalb County Parents and Driver Indicted in Tragic Death of Lakeside High School Student Following High-Speed Crash

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Nine months after a high-speed crash in DeKalb County resulted in the death of 18-year-old Lakeside High School student Sophia Lekiachvili, driver Hannah Hackemeyer and the parents of passenger Ananya Rao have been indicted on multiple charges. The crash, which occurred on February 24, involved an open bottle of wine and Hackemeyer driving under the influence, with evidence showing the car was traveling at 98 mph just before the incident. The Raos, who allegedly allowed the teenagers to drink in their home, face charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct, highlighting a push to hold parents accountable for their children's actions.