All articles tagged with #homicide by vehicle
An 8-year-old girl in Henry County, Georgia, tragically died after being hit by a car while attempting to board her school bus. The driver, 25-year-old Kaylee Andre, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses. The incident has left the community in shock and sadness, with parents expressing their sympathy for the girl's family.
A Des Moines man, Shawn Michael Bowersock, has been charged with Homicide by Vehicle after a passenger in his car was killed during a police chase. Bowersock attempted to flee from authorities in a vehicle displaying fraudulent license plates but lost control and crashed into a ditch. The passenger, Connie Allison, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Bowersock has also been charged with other offenses, including possession of a controlled substance and driving with a suspended license.
Two Albuquerque mothers, Alexis Martinez and Danielle Ortiz, changed their pleas to guilty in a deadly DWI crash that resulted in the deaths of their children. Prosecutors revealed that Martinez, who was driving under the influence, initially hesitated to drive but ultimately made the decision to do so. The crash occurred when Martinez lost control of the vehicle while driving at 88 mph. Both mothers face charges including child abuse resulting in death and homicide by vehicle. A sentencing date has yet to be determined.