A Houston, Texas, woman is accused of being drunk when she struck and killed a mother and her 3-month-old son early Wednesday. KTRK reported that Veronica Rivas, 20, is accused of crashing into the back of a purple Toyota with a mother and child inside. The victims, Shayla Joseph, 36, and baby Braylan Jabari Joseph, were pronounced …
A California judge sentenced 19-year-old Obdulia Sanchez to more than six years behind bars for driving drunk and causing a crash that killed her 14-year-old sister, Jacqueline. According to Fox News, Sanchez was sentenced Thursday following a trial that ended with her conviction on charges including gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI and child endangerment. As CrimeOnline …
Police said a Canyon County, California, woman was drunk when she struck and killed a mom who had just finished visiting her premature twin girls at the hospital. The Santa Clara Valley Signal reported that Alexia Cina, 21, (pictured left) was charged Wednesday with suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence in connection with the October 6 crash …
A Portland, Maine, mother allegedly ran over and killed her toddler girl Saturday night during her other daughter’s 10th birthday party. The Portland Press Herald reports Taneisha Thomas, 27, was driving an SUV when she struck her 17-month-old daughter, Tiannah Sevey, outside her housing complex. Thomas is said to have been backing out of a parking spot when …
Pennsylvania police have arrested a New Castle man after accusing him of forcing an 8-year-old girl to get behind the wheel because he was too intoxicated to drive himself. WPXI reports that Kevin Michael Cook, 24, allegedly instructed the young child to start driving to East Palestine, Ohio. The girl reportedly told officers they that left from her …
A Salem, Wisconsin, man accused of fatally running over a cyclist and leaving the scene was reportedly turned in by his wife. WITI reports that Ryan Peterson, 39, was charged with hit-and-run resulting in death and homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle in connection with the death of Jackie Hutcheson Jr., 29. Prosecutors said Peterson admitted to …
Police detained but did not charge the mayor of Aynor, South Carolina, after he allegedly drove his lawnmower down the middle of the road while holding an open can of beer, according to WSOC. Myrtle Beach Online reports that officers pulled Mayor John Gardner over on August 25 and spotted an “open container.” Dashcam video of the incident went …
Georgia police have arrested a bus driver after she allegedly hauled 31 schoolchildren around while under the influence of alcohol and pills, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After dropping off high school students, Carole Ann Etheridge was allegedly pulled over Monday morning while transporting middle schoolers. WSB reported that one of the students on board texted their …
Police alleged that an Indiana teenager was speeding and on opiates when she caused a wreck that killed two sisters. People reported that Alia Sierra, 17, is being charged as an adult on 10 felony counts, including reckless homicide, causing death while operating a motor vehicle with a controlled substance in the blood, and criminal …
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Police have arrested a Houston, Texas, woman after she allegedly drove drunk and caused her 7-year-old son to be ejected from her vehicle last month, as reported by Click2Houston. Authorities report that Edith Abrego, 29, is facing murder charges following the crash which killed the child. In addition to Jody Rodriguez’ death, Abrego and her 6-year-old son …
A New Mexico mom is facing child abuse charges after she allegedly led police on an alcohol-fueled car chase — with her two young children in the vehicle. According to KRQE News, Shirlena Charley, 23, was arrested after leading police on a pursuit while her two young children were in the car. Albuquerque police released …
