A lady, who allegedly bragged about being the “greatest drunk driver” earlier than shortly killing three individuals in a DUI crash, was on Wednesday sentenced to 27 and a half to 60 years in jail after she entered a responsible plea.
In accordance with CBS Information, Jayana Webb fatally struck two state troopers and one other particular person on I-95 in South Philadelphia in March 2022. The deceased legislation enforcement officers, recognized as Branden Sisca and Martin Mack, have been helping a 3rd particular person when Webb struck and killed all of them.
Webb, who’s at present pregnant, instructed the court docket she was certainly driving inebriated on the time of the deadly incident. She was sentenced after she pleaded responsible to a few counts of Third-degree homicide and driving below the affect. The convicted girl may even not face trial because of the plea she entered.
“Right this moment’s conviction of Jayana Webb is a simply decision of one of the stunning incidents of vehicular violence in current reminiscence,” District Lawyer Larry Krasner stated in an announcement.
“I wish to thank ADA Jeffrey Hojnowski and our workforce within the Murder/Non-Deadly Shootings Unit, together with the Pennsylvania State Police, for a skillful investigation and prosecution that prevented a jury trial, which might have undoubtedly been retraumatizing for the households of Trooper Mack, Trooper Sisca, and Mr. Oliveras. This matter will formally conclude subsequent Tuesday when Ms. Webb is to show herself in earlier than the court docket. We can have extra to share with the press and the general public at the moment.”
Within the wake of the deadly incident, authorities stated the deceased troopers had responded to the scene after authorities obtained a report of Oliveras strolling on the passing lane of the freeway. Webb allegedly struck and killed the three males whereas the legislation enforcement officers have been main Oliveras to their patrol automotive, FOX 29 reported.
The three victims have been pronounced lifeless on the scene. Officers stated Webb’s blood alcohol content material was over double the authorized restrict. And Webb, who was arrested within the aftermath of the incident, is alleged to have seemingly bragged about her drunk-driving prowess in a earlier X (previously Twitter) put up.
“In case you ask me, I’m the most effective drunk driver ever,” the January put up learn. Moments earlier than the deadly crash, a legislation enforcement supply instructed the information outlet that Webb’s car had been pulled over by state police. However that site visitors cease ended up being transient as troopers had to answer calls a couple of civilian strolling on the I-95.
“It’s our prayer that in some unspecified time in the future they get some peace and luxury. It’s her prayer that in some unspecified time in the future they’ll forgive her,” Webb’s lawyer, Michael Walker, stated. “She has at all times wished to just accept accountability for the errors that she has made.”
Webb is at present below home arrest – an association that will likely be maintained till she offers start in February, CBS Information reported. The choose, nonetheless, stated Webb will begin her jail sentence just a few days after she offers start.
