What We Can Confirm from the Law

What We Can Confirm from the Law

Even though the specifics of this incident aren’t verifiable from public reporting at the moment, here’s how Georgia law generally applies in cases like this:

• Vehicular Homicide in the 1st Degree (Felony)
  This applies when a death results from serious traffic violations—such as reckless driving, DUI, fleeing the scene, or leaving the scene of a fatal crash—and carries a prison sentence between 3 to 15 years.The Georgia VirtueDUI Georgia

• Vehicular Homicide in the 2nd Degree (Misdemeanor)
  This involves less severe traffic infractions and carries up to 12 months in jail and/or fines up to $1,000.The Georgia Virtue

• Reckless Driving Alone
  Typically a misdemeanor with penalties up to one year in jail and $1,000 in fines, although more serious outcomes (e.g., causing a death) may elevate the charges to felony level.DUI GeorgiaThe Georgia Virtue

• Fleeing the Scene
  If the driver indeed fled or walked away “casually” with possessions like golf clubs, that could qualify as leaving the scene of a fatal crash—a key factor pushing a potential charge into felony territory.The Georgia Virtue

Summary & Next Steps

• No confirmation found: No reputable sources currently support the narrative involving a driver named Buck Rollins, a September 1 crash, or the detail about golf clubs.

• Legal context: Based on Georgia law, if the scenario you described is accurate, all signs point toward a felony vehicular homicide charge—even absent further details.

• What you can do:

  • Monitor reliable local news outlets such as The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, FOX 5 Atlanta, WSB TV, CBS 46, or official press releases from the Georgia State Patrol, Atlanta Police Department, or Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.

  • If this is breaking or developing news, those venues would likely carry updates soon—especially if an arrest or indictment has occurred.