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Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Charged With Fatal Wreck

A man faces multiple charges in connection with a police pursuit that ended when he crashed into a woman’s car Wednesday, leading to her death. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office…

Willie Sturdivant

Willie Sturdivant Charged with Woman’s Death While Fleeing From Police

A man faces multiple charges in connection with a police pursuit that ended when he crashed into a woman's car Wednesday, leading to her death.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office says deputies tried to stop Willie Sturdivant for a traffic violation around 5:00 p.m.  Sturdivant fled, leading deputies on a chase that ended on Gordon Highway at Thomas Lane when he crashed into another vehicle.

The other driver, 33-year-old Ashley Irvin of Augusta, was taken to Augusta University Medical Center where she died as a result of her injuries.

Investigators said Sturdivant hit two vehicles during the pursuit, including Irvin's.

He's been charged with Felony Murder, First Degree Homicide by Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence and Attempting to Elude.  Authorities say Sturdivant had several felony warrants pending from several different states.

Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.