Ashleigh Perkins killed in collision with alleged racing driver LaDarious Laffitte on Vaughn Road in Montgomery, Alabama
Modified Date:
Mon, 11/09/2020 - 10:03amAccident Date:
Saturday, May 13, 2017Family of fatal crash victim says drag racing was a factor
The affidavit from the crash reports LaDarious Laffitte was intoxicated and traveling at an excessive rate of speed down Vaughn Road toward Taylor Road when he hit Smith’s car. Laffitte was arrested on the scene and charged with murder.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Street Racing AccidentsPeople Involved:
Ashleigh Perkins
LaDarious Laffitte
Roadway:
Vaughn RoadCity:
Montgomery, ALCounty:
Montgomery County, ALArea:
Montgomery-Selma, AL
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