Capt Helio Garcia Obituary, Death; – The woman accused of killing South Fulton Police Department’s 47-year-old Capt. Helio Garcia in a head-on collision has officially been charged. Santoria Latrice McLean, 31, of Atlanta, was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol.
Her charges include:
Driving – Improper/Erratic Lane Change
Reckless Driving Too Fast For Conditions/Prima Facie Speed
Driving- Homicide By Vehicle In 1st Degree – Felony
She’s being held in the Fulton County Jail.
According to the authorities, Garcia was on duty and driving his patrol vehicle on April 15, 2025, when a driver veered into his lane.
Both Garcia and the other driver, identified as McLean, were rushed to a local hospital. Garcia did not survive his injuries.
Officials confirmed Garcia was a proud husband and father to two daughters and one son.
Police have not confirmed why McLean veered into oncoming traffic, causing the crash. They did look into whether she was under the influence of the crash. Her charges notably do not include DUI.
