Longtime High School Baseball Coach Dies in UTV Crash

Man charged with vehicular homicide and DUI in fatal incident

Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:31pm

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A longtime high school baseball coach and physical education teacher, Tony Dimitri, was killed in a side-by-side UTV crash in Harris County, Georgia on Saturday. Darrell Guthrey, 44, has been charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in connection with the crash.

Why it matters

Dimitri was a beloved figure in the local community, having coached baseball and taught at Harris County High School for many years. His death has devastated the school's baseball program and the wider community that he served.

The details

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Dimitri died in a crash involving a side-by-side UTV. Darrell Guthrey, 44, has been charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in connection with the incident. Dimitri taught physical education and coached baseball at Harris County High School, and previously worked in a similar role at Jordan Vocational High School in Columbus.

  • The crash occurred on Saturday.

The players

Tony Dimitri

A longtime baseball coach and educator who taught physical education and coached baseball at Harris County High School.

Darrell Guthrey

A 44-year-old man who has been charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in connection with the crash that killed Tony Dimitri.

Harris County High School

The high school where Tony Dimitri taught and coached baseball.

Jordan Vocational High School

The high school where Tony Dimitri previously worked as a physical education teacher and baseball coach.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Darrell Guthrey's bail on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the importance of responsible driving and the devastating impact that impaired driving can have on a community. It also underscores the profound loss felt by the Harris County High School community, who have lost a beloved coach and mentor.