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Georgia Judge Awards $56.5 Million for PhD Student's Death

4/2/2026

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A Georgia judge awarded $56.5 million to the family of Beth Buchanan, a 23-year-old PhD student killed by a drunk driver in February 2023.
The driver, Cesar Raudales Macias, remains at large.
The award reflects the projected 56.5 years of life Buchanan had left.
A reward of $15,000 is offered for information on Macias, who is wanted for homicide by vehicle.

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A Georgia judge awarded $56.5 million to the family of Beth Buchanan, a 23-year-old PhD student killed by a drunk driver in February 2023.
The driver, Cesar Raudales Macias, remains at large.
The award reflects the projected 56.5 years of life Buchanan had left.
A reward of $15,000 is offered for information on Macias, who is wanted for homicide by vehicle.