A woman accused of killing Carrollton Police Officer Dustin Krish has been indicted after prosecutors alleged she continued to drive despite knowing she was prone to seizures.
Hannah Alivia Callahan, 36, faces eight charges in connection with the collision on Highway 27 in Carrollton, Georgia, on 11 June 2025. The indictment was filed in Carroll County Superior Court on 9 November 2026.
Krish was directing traffic in a construction zone near an Ingles supermarket when Callahan’s vehicle struck him. The 32-year-old officer suffered severe brain injuries and died on 9 June 2026, almost a year after the crash.
Indictment alleges previous seizures behind the wheel
The grand jury indictment includes two counts of first-degree homicide by vehicle, two counts of serious injury by vehicle, two counts of reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and driving too fast for conditions.
Prosecutors allege Callahan had experienced seizures while driving on at least two previous occasions but got behind the wheel regardless. One of the homicide allegations is based on the claim that she knowingly drove despite the risk of another seizure.
The second homicide count centres on her alleged conduct immediately before the crash. The indictment claims she was using a mobile phone, travelling at about 41mph, driving too fast for the conditions and failing to remain in her lane.
According to the Carrollton Police Department, Krish was struck as he managed traffic around lane closures. His vehicle was then involved in a second collision, and he was airlifted to Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Centre in Marietta.
Police said Krish underwent several operations for his injuries. His condition later deteriorated, and he died on 9 June 2026.
Earlier rescue in LaGrange
The indictment’s allegations follow an incident in LaGrange, Georgia, about a month before the fatal crash, when Callahan was reportedly rescued after suffering a seizure while driving.
Jozion Reed, who was driving nearby, said other motorists had to move into the central reservation to avoid Callahan’s vehicle before he intervened. He left his own car and reached into the moving vehicle to apply the brake.
“Her head was in the steering wheel. And I was like, ‘Oh, no. She’s headed towards an 18-wheeler,’” Reed said.
He said he managed to stop the vehicle with traffic passing only a few feet away. LaGrange officials later recognised him for the rescue.
Reed said he remained in contact with Callahan after the incident and was shocked when he learned she had been involved in the collision that seriously injured Krish.
“I wish I was there to prevent it,” he said.
Georgia driving rules generally require people with a history of seizures to report the condition to the Department of Driver Services. Drivers are normally expected to be seizure-free for at least six months before holding or retaining a standard non-commercial licence, although restrictions and medical assessments can apply in some circumstances.
Authorities have not disclosed whether Callahan’s licence was active or suspended when the collision occurred, or whether she reported her seizure history after the LaGrange incident.
Callahan has not yet entered a plea, and the allegations in the indictment have not been tested in court.
