College student killed in crash after being hit by car going 94 mph in 35 mph zone

ATLANTA (Atlanta News First/Gray News) — A Clark Atlanta University student died after a crash Tuesday night, and the driver of the other vehicle was arrested, police said.

Officers responded to the crash at Hank Aaron Drive and Glen Street around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, where 21-year-old Morgan Gamble was found in critical condition, police said. Gamble was taken to the hospital, where she later died.

Police believe a vehicle driven by Nikolai Dunford was going 94 mph on Hank Aaron Drive, a 35 mph zone, when it struck Gamble’s car.

Dunford is charged with reckless driving, speeding and first-degree vehicular homicide, police said.

Clark Atlanta University issued a statement Wednesday acknowledging Gamble’s death.

“The loss of a member of our University community is deeply felt, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Morgan’s family, friends, classmates and all who knew and loved Morgan,” the statement read. “During this time of sorrow, scholars are encouraged to support one another.”

Gamble’s family said she was an extra in Netflix’s reboot of “A Different World.”