Nationwide — Lashea Bell and her daughter A’Niah Bell, an African American mom and daughter from Wichita, Kansas, had been killed in a three-vehicle crash. Police stated 80-year-old Clowie McLaughlin, who was dashing and drunk, has been charged with second-degree homicide.
The crash occurred Saturday night time on the intersection of Central and Webb in Wichita. Investigators stated McLaughlin was driving a black truck when she collided with a white automobile and a grey Jeep touring in one other route.
In response to WLBT, Lashea, 42, and her daughter, 25-year-old A’Niah had been contained in the white automobile. Lashea was pronounced lifeless on the scene. A’Niah was rushed to the hospital however later died from her accidents.
The Jeep’s driver was handled on the scene and launched. McLaughlin, who was additionally injured, was taken to the hospital earlier than being booked into the Sedgwick County Jail. Jail data affirm she faces costs of second-degree reckless however unintentional homicide.
Police stated each velocity and alcohol performed a task within the crash. McLaughlin, who’s white, was reportedly launched on a $100,000 bond.
