Maya J. Martinez, 5, killed, Bianca G. Sekayouma, 38, Mia N. Martinez, 7, injured, transported to hospital, after their SUV left the U.S. 95 roadway in Lapwai at a curve, struck a utility pole and overturned several times, ejecting all the passengers.

Modified Date:

Wed, 02/24/2016 - 4:13pm

Accident Date:

Friday, April 4, 2014

N. Idaho woman pleads guilty in fatal crash

LEWISTON, Idaho -- A 40-year-old northern Idaho woman has pleaded guilty for her role in a crash that killed her 5-year-old daughter. The Lewiston Tribune reports that Bianca G. Sekayouma, of Lapwai, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in 2nd District Court to one count of vehicular manslaughter. Police say none of the occupants wore seatbelts, and that Sekayouma had a blood alcohol content of 0.102, above the legal limit of 0.08. Authorities say that Sekayouma was intoxicated on April 5 when her 2006 Jeep Commander hit a power pole on U.S. Highway 95 north of Culdesac. All three occupants were ejected, killing Maya Martinez.

5-year-old dies in Lapwai, Idaho, car accident.

A 5-year-old girl died in a car wreck Saturday night in Lapwai, Idaho.

Idaho woman gets prison time for crash that killed daughter

But District Judge Jeff M. Brudie agreed with prosecutors' recommendation of three to 10 years in prison, saying the punishment needed to reflect the seriousness of Sekayouma's crime.

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A 5-year-old girl died in a car wreck Saturday night in Lapwai, Idaho.

Maya J. Martinez was killed when a 2006 Jeep Commander driven by Bianca G. Sekayouma, 38, failed to negotiate a curve on U.S. 95. The vehicle struck a utility pole and rolled multiple times.

Sekayouma, Maya Martinez and 7-year-old Mia N. Martinez, all Lapwai residents, were ejected from the vehicle. Neither the woman nor the two children were wearing seat belts, the Idaho State Police said.

Sekayouma and Mia Martinez were injured and taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

The road was bare and dry, the ISP said. An investigation continues.

Type: Car Accident

People Involved:

Maya J. Martinez

Bianca G. Sekayouma

Mia N. Martinez

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Comments

mother should be punished

Permalink Submitted by cynthia padilla on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 3:56pm

This is a terrible tradegy and I agree that this mother was not fit to raise children. Does anyone know if she is in jail? If not she should be. These little girls have a father that loves these girls to death and I am so saddened for the whole family. Rest easy little angel, now you are safe.

The father is in prison for

Permalink Submitted by not verified on Tue, 12/30/2014 - 12:03am

The father is in prison for sexual abuse. Neither parent deserve parental rights.

mother is responsible

Permalink Submitted by Marty Martinez on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 5:59pm

Who puts there two beautiful daughters 5 anda 7 in a vehicle and doesn't take the time to fassen them into seatbelts. And drives under the influence of alcohol. And no telling what kind of prescription drugs she's on. Authorities need to take a closer look into this unnecessary death of this now ANGEL in the sky. And hold her responsible. This crime can not go unpunished....