Teen Found Dead in Vehicle After Albany Crash Being Investigated as Homicide

ALBANY, Ga. — A 17-year-old was found dead inside a crashed vehicle early Saturday morning, and authorities are investigating the case as a homicide.

According to the Albany Police Department, officers responded at approximately 5:52 a.m. on June 28 to the 2000 block of West Oglethorpe Avenue in the Avondale Acres area following a reported vehicle crash.

When officers arrived, they found a deceased male in the driver’s seat of the vehicle.

The victim was identified as 17-year-old Neontae Clark.

Police said the incident is currently being investigated as a homicide. No additional details about the circumstances surrounding Clark’s death have been released.

The investigation remains active, and officials said more information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at (229) 431-2100, Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS, or submit a tip through the Albany Police Department mobile app.

The staff of The Central Georgian extends its deepest condolences to Neontae Clark’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.