A tragic accident in central China’s Hunan province left six people dead after a car, which was rear-ended, lost control and crashed into oncoming traffic on a bridge. The incident highlights the alarming frequency of deadly traffic accidents in China, often attributed to lax safety standards and reckless driving.
A 66-year-old woman, Marshella Marie Chidester, has been charged with second-degree murder and other offenses after a deadly crash at a children’s birthday party in Newport, Michigan. According to authorities, Chidester’s vehicle crashed into a boat house, killing an eight-year-old girl and her four-year-old brother. Approximately 15 victims, including children and adults, received first aid at the scene. Prosecutors allege that Chidester was operating under the influence of alcohol, with her blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit. She is being held on a $1.5 million bond. While Chidester’s attorney claims she lost control due to an epileptic seizure, the prosecution disputes this, citing her admission of alcohol consumption despite being prescribed medication that advised against it. Chidester’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 30.
Clenard Parker, 42, is facing a $4 million bond after being charged with murder and multiple other counts in connection with the April 12 crash that killed one person and injured several others. Parker, who was initially denied a commercial driver’s license renewal, allegedly stole an 18-wheeler from a gas station and crashed it into the DPS office in Brenham. His bond was doubled after four new charges were filed against him.
