Thursday March 28th, 2024 8:23AM

Driver in fatal Samples Rd. crash driving more than 100 mph

By B.J. Williams
CUMMING - The man killed in a crash on Samples Road in Forsyth County Thursday morning was driving more than 100 miles-per-hour, according to authorities.<br /> <br /> Forsyth County Sheriff's Sgt. Josh Watson said the accident involved one vehicle, which left the roadway and hit a tree near Samples Lane. The driver, 27-year-old Forrest Bushong of Cumming was pronounced dead at the scene. <br /> <br /> "We are not 100-percent sure, however, drugs and alcohol are suspected," said Watson. "There will be no autopsy, since there are no charges that are going to be filed."<br /> <br /> Watson said the fatal crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on New Year's Day.<br /> <br /> Samples Road was closed for more than six hours while the investigation was completed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />
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