Family and friends describe Gamble's work in media and youth programs as her relatives raise money for a scholarship in her name.
Atlanta, GA - October 23, 2026
A Clark Atlanta University student, Morgan Gamble, died after a driver struck her vehicle at an Atlanta intersection late on a Tuesday night, according to CBS News. Her family and the people who worked with her are remembering her commitment to media and to helping young people.
Key Facts
- Date: Late Tuesday night; first reported October 23, 2026
- Location: An intersection in Atlanta, Georgia
- Type of crash: Vehicle collision at an intersection
- Vehicles involved: Car
- Injuries / fatalities: One death
- Responding agencies: Atlanta police
- Reported by: CBS News (CBS Atlanta)
Crash Overview
The crash happened late Tuesday night when a driver struck Morgan Gamble's vehicle at an Atlanta intersection. CBS News reported that Gamble was seriously injured and taken to a local hospital, where she died.
Police said the driver, identified as Nikolai Dunford, was arrested at the scene. Few other details about the crash itself have been reported.
Gamble was active on Clark Atlanta University's campus, where she took part in CAU-TV and 4 Reel Productions, the school's film club. CBS News also reported that she worked on the reboot of "A Different World" for Netflix. She volunteered with Make Believe Village Project, a nonprofit that offers media training and a supervised after-school space for underserved children.
People Involved
- Morgan Gamble: A Clark Atlanta University student who was seriously injured and died at a local hospital.
- Nikolai Dunford: The driver, identified by police, who was arrested at the scene.
Investigation Status
Atlanta police said Dunford was charged with speeding, reckless driving, and first-degree vehicular homicide.