Pedestrian Jordan Askew, 26, killed, Alex Kuntz, 21, injured, and driver Chermasia C. Collins arrested in collision on Lyell Avenue in Rochester, New York
Person in custody after fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash on Lyell Avenue
Police later added that they have a man in custody in connection with the incident, and that the pedestrians hit were not in the roadway at the time of the crash.
Homicide/DWI charges filed for fatal striking of Lyell Avenue pedestrian
According to the Rochester Police Department, 29-year-old Rochester resident Chermasia C. Collins was traveling east on Lyell Avenue early Saturday at a high rate of speed when she lost control, jumped a curb, and struck two victims who were standing on the sidewalk.
Woman indicted in fatal Lyell Ave crash held without bail
In court Wednesday, Judge Christopher Ciaccio agreed to a request by the prosecution to suspend Collins' driver's license privileges based on the charges against her.
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