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- Woman charged after allegedly crashing car into birthday party, killing 2 young kids (newsbreak.com)
In a tragic incident in Michigan, 66-year-old Marshella Chidester now faces charges of second-degree murder after her vehicle veered off course and into a child’s birthday party, leading to the deaths of an 8-year-old girl and her 4-year-old brother. The catastrophic event unfolded at the Swan Creek Boat Club, where Chidester’s car ended up an astonishing 25 feet inside the building, causing not only fatalities but also serious injuries to other family members. Among the injured were the children’s mother, their 11-year-old brother, a 14-year-old boy, and an 18-year-old woman.
This devastating occurrence has left the family shattered, with an aunt of the deceased children articulating the profound impact this loss has had on their lives, marking a point of irrevocable change and anguish. In response to the fatalities and injuries, Chidester has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and additional charges related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Specifically, she faces two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death, as well as four counts of operating while intoxicated causing serious injury. Following her arraignment this Tuesday, a court date has been scheduled for April 30, where proceedings will continue regarding this distressing event that has deeply affected a Michigan community.