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DUI Teen Charged with Homicide After Fatal Crash

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – An 18-year-old woman from DeKalb County is facing charges of homicide by vehicle and driving under the influence in connection to a tragic crash earlier this year that claimed the life of her friend. Hannah Hackemeyer has been charged with multiple offenses related to the incident that resulted in the death of Sophie Lekiachvili, also 18 years old. Police have issued warrants for Hackemeyer, including charges of homicide by vehicle in …

Fatal DUI Crash Leads to Guilty Plea for Second-Degree Murder in Riverside

RIVERSIDE, California – A tragic incident unfolded on Interstate 15 in Corona, when a convicted felon, driving under the influence, collided with a compact SUV, resulting in the death of a 44-year-old driver. On Friday, Jorge Anival Gomez Augustin, 31, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder as part of a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. The plea deal, which includes a sentencing hearing scheduled for May 17 at the Riverside Hall of …

DUI Offender Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Fatal Crash in California

SANTA ANA, California – A California woman, Courtney Pandolfi, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a tragic crash that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old pregnant woman and left her baby in critical condition. Pandolfi, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder earlier this year as the case was set to go to trial, according to reports by the Orange County Register. Prosecutors stated that Pandolfi, while under the influence …

Santa Maria Man Sentenced to 15 Years for DUI Murder of 14-Year-Old

Santa Maria, California – A 27-year-old man from Santa Maria has been handed a significant prison sentence of 6 years and 8 months, with an additional 15 years to life, for the tragic murder and DUI-related death of a 14-year-old individual. Earnesto Nava Herrera was found guilty by a jury on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit and run causing death, and more, following a fatal crash that occurred on …

Crash that Killed 3 Women: DUI Driver Charged with Murder

Los Angeles, California – A driver suspected of driving under the influence and causing a fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of three women has been charged with murder. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the driver, alleged to be impaired, collided with another vehicle, resulting in the tragic loss of the three victims. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed at this time, is currently in custody pending further investigation. Authorities are …

Tragic Speeding DUI Crash Claims Lives of 2 Children in St. George

St. George, Utah – A tragic incident unfolded when a 36-year-old father, Eric Bowen Babauta, was involved in a suspected DUI and speeding crash that led to the deaths of his two young sons, aged 4 and 9. Babauta is now facing charges related to the incident, including negligently operating a vehicle resulting in death, driving under the influence with minors in the vehicle, and violating a protective order. The charges are pending review by …

DUI Murder Trial Ordered for Driver Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian in University Heights

San Diego, California – A man accused of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene after causing a fatal pedestrian accident in University Heights is now set to face trial following a judge’s ruling. Brandon Allen Janik, 37, was taken into custody around three months after the incident where 47-year-old Joshua Gilliland was struck and killed as he crossed the intersection of Normal Street and El Cajon and Park boulevards. Gilliland, a bartender at …

DUI Suspect Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case

San Diego, California – A man accused of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian in University Heights will stand trial on murder charges. Brandon Allen Janik, 37, was apprehended almost three months after he allegedly ran a red light and struck 47-year-old Joshua Gilliland as he was walking across an intersection on Normal Street and El Cajon and Park boulevards. Gilliland, a bartender at Cheers on Adams …

Fatal Crash in West Columbia Leads to DUI Arrest and Two Deaths

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – Authorities in West Columbia, South Carolina are urging drivers to avoid the intersection of 12th Street and B Avenue following a tragic collision. The incident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of 12th Street, involved a four-door car and a truck colliding, resulting in two fatalities, according to West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon. A 24-year-old man, Joshua Yarborough from West Columbia, has been taken into custody by …

Fatal Crash at 12th Street and B Avenue in West Columbia Leads to DUI Arrest and Two Fatalities

West Columbia, South Carolina – Authorities in West Columbia are urging drivers to avoid the intersection of 12th Street and B Avenue following a fatal crash. The accident occurred at around 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of 12th Street, involving a four-door car and a truck. According to West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon, two individuals lost their lives in the collision. A 24-year-old West Columbia resident, Joshua Yarborough, has been taken into custody …