Update (July 14, 2021): Reginald Stubbs, a 55-year-old man in Georgia, has pleaded guilty to a drunken crash that killed 18-year-old Kennedy Segars in 2018 as she was driving home to celebrate her mother’s birthday. Stubbs confessed on Friday, saying he drank multiple alcoholic beverages combined with pain medication before the crash, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported.

Stubbs has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for vehicular homicide, DUI and other traffic-related charges.

"Kennedy was a bright, energetic and loving spirit. I am proud to be her mother and I will stand for her and demand justice now that she is gone," Segars' mother, Quvada Moreland, said, according to 11 Alive . "I know our family and community will stand with us."

The DeKalb County DA's Office said in a statement that "there was no indication the defendant ever attempted to stop" when the crash happened. Investigators said Segars' and Stubbs' cars spun into an embankment in front of a home, causing the college freshman to sustain a traumatic brain injury. Segars died two days later.

"A family should never stand alone when we believe the death of their child was preventable," said Mawuli Davis, the family’s attorney. "We will stand in support of this beautiful young woman's life."

Original story (October 22, 2018): The loved ones of a teen killed by a drunk driver filled a Georgia courtroom to ensure the man behind the wheel would not be granted bond Friday, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Kennedy Segars was killed in Stonecrest, Georgia when 52-year-old Reginald Stubbs crashed into her car, causing it to flip multiple times before landing in an embankment. The 18-year-old succumbed to a traumatic brain injury. Another driver was injured during the crash and was hospitalized.

Stubbs was unharmed and refused to take drug and alcohol tests at the scene, according to 11Alive. He eventually admitted to drinking at a Ruby Tuesday’s during a University of Georgia game that night. Stubbs told officers he took a shot every time the team scored and said he also had three beers and three margaritas.

Stubbs was charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, following too closely and serious injury by vehicle. He made his first court appearance on Friday as over 100 of Segar’s family and friends watched.

“My daughter was very special," said Marvin Segars, her father. "She was very strong, very determined, she was just a grinder and for this man to take my daughter and try to even get a bond, it’s just crazy.”

Kennedy’s mom, Quvada Moreland, agrees; her daughter had come home from college to celebrate her birthday.

"Kennedy was a bright, energetic and loving spirit. I am proud to be her mother and I will stand for her and demand justice now that she is gone," said Moreland. "I know our family and community will stand with us."

The mother of a college student killed by a suspected drunk driver could barely walk on her own outside a Dekalb courthouse. Her sons held her up as she walked toward us with all her daughters loved ones behind her. This was absolutely heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/UJaKIczzHK

— Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) October 19, 2018

Fallon Barns, Kennedy’s best friend, wants Stubbs to pay for what he did.

“I hope and I pray that the man responsible for this, he pays for it," said Barns. "On October 13th, that man took my best friend away from me, my sister! So, I want justice for Kennedy and I hope and pray that everyone out there that knows her and is familiar how beautiful of a soul she is, is able to use this as motivation because that’s what she would want everyone else to do.”

Kennedy was a freshman at Alabama State University who had hopes of becoming an attorney, according to her father. ASU president Quinton T. Ross offered his condolences to the family.

“The ASU family extends our deepest condolences and prayers to Kennedy Segars’ family and friends during this difficult time,” Ross wrote. “Ms. Segars was a proud member of the University’s 2018-19 freshman class, the first group of freshman to enroll in ASU since I became president. Her presence will be sorely missed by her classmates, friends and professors.”

Arlethea Williams, principal of Kennedy’s high school, also spoke highly of the teen.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our recent graduates, Kennedy Segars,” she wrote. "Kennedy brought tremendous joy to students and staff alike. We are all better people as a result of knowing her. Kennedy’s passing has left an indescribable hole in our hearts, and she will be sorely missed."

The judge decided to delay the bond hearing due to the emotionally charged environment. Stubbs was denied bond Monday, according to KIRO.

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