The Brief
- James Armont, 51, was arrested on two counts of manslaughter after allegedly street racing and crashing into a minivan in McKinney.
- William and Sandra Lazarus, both 77 and active members of local schools, died in the July 17 collision at Custer Road and Bedford Lane.
- Nearby residents say speeding and racing are frequent on the stretch and are urging officials to install a stoplight at the intersection.
MCKINNEY, Texas – A 51-year-old man is facing two counts of manslaughter for a crash that left two 77-year-olds dead.
McKinney police say James Armont was racing when he crashed into another car ten days ago, at the intersection of Custer Road and Bedford Lane.
McKinney street racing crash
What we know:
Mckinney police say 77-year-old William and Sandra Lazarus were inside the silver Hyundai minivan and died in the crash. The driver of the red BMW, 51-year-old James Armont, was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter. …