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Florida Woman Sentenced for DUI Crash That Injured Two Pedestrians Near Historic Site

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A Florida woman has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for a drunk driving accident that severely injured two pedestrians near a historic national monument. Shannon King, 22, was driving at a high rate of speed when her vehicle veered off the road and onto a sidewalk, striking Riley McGovern and Addie Meyers. The crash occurred close to the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, an area frequently visited …

Mother and Son Killed in DUI Crash by Repeat Offender

CHICAGO, IL – In a tragic incident that has shaken the community of Broomfield, Colorado, a mother and her teenage son lost their lives in a high-speed crash caused by a habitual drunk driver. The accused, 37-year-old Jose Menjivar, now faces vehicular homicide charges following the fatal accident that occurred on December 12. Driving a 2000 Toyota Tundra, Menjivar collided with a 2016 Mazda CX-5 at Main Street and Miramonte Boulevard, near Broomfield High School. …

South Carolina Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for DUI Crash That Killed Three Indiana Teenagers

Spartanburg, SC — A South Carolina woman has received a 25-year prison sentence following a devastating incident in 2021, where she drove the wrong way on Interstate 26, leading to a collision that killed three Indiana teenagers. Melissa Ann Parker, 46, admitted guilt to several charges, including three counts of DUI resulting in death. On August 16, 2021, Parker was behind the wheel of a stolen Hummer SUV when she collided head-on with a Kia …

17 Years for Sunny: Former WWE Star Sentenced for Fatal DUI

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, a former professional wrestling star, has been handed a prison sentence of over 17 years following a fatal DUI crash that claimed the life of a 75-year-old man. Sytch’s blood alcohol level at the time of the accident was four times the legal limit, according to Florida authorities. Sytch, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame since 2011, entered a no-contest plea in August to charges of DUI manslaughter, …

Tragedy Strikes Florida Community: Teen Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter After Striking Toddler on Tricycle

Tavares, FL – A tragic event unfolded in a quiet gated community when a 19-year-old driver, now facing DUI manslaughter charges, allegedly struck and killed a 2-year-old boy riding his tricycle. The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. on Monday in the Oak Bend subdivision, situated roughly 40 miles northwest of Orlando. The toddler, identified as Asher Lepping, was enjoying a ride on his blue tricycle in a cul-de-sac under the watchful eye of his father. …

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 …