Angel Salgado and Runelle Talbot killed, and Cassie Rene Sackrider, 32, charged in rear-end collision near McKellips and Gilbert in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa PD: Woman admitted drinking, taking drugs before fatal collision
Cassie Rene Sackrider, 32, "admitted to consuming alcohol, marijuana, Xanax and cocaine prior to driving on the day of the collision," according to the police report. The report also stated that Sackrider told police she had “nodded off” while driving.
Police say Sackrider rear-ended another vehicle near McKellips and Gilbert roads on Sunday. Both the driver and passenger in the car that was hit have since died from their injuries.
Family demands answers after woman released; Cassie Sackrider admits being high during deadly crash
Police also found Sackrider had a series of prior violent crimes in Florida.
And yet, the judge let her out on her own recognizance after less than 24 hours behind bars.
Mesa woman pleads not guilty in Aug. 28 crash that killed 2
A woman indicted on two counts of reckless manslaughter in connection with a fatal crash in Mesa last month has pleaded not guilty in the case.
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After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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