CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — A Hopkinsville woman has been charged with manslaughter after she allegedly struck a man with her vehicle twice before fleeing the scene, according to authorities.
According to the Christian County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), law enforcement was initially called to Willows Apartments in Pembroke around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 after a caller reported that a man was struck by a black car that had left the scene.
Officials said Eiesha B. Whitlock, 33, was identified during a police investigation and arrested in Hopkinsville hours after the incident.
The victim — identified as 29-year-old Daquan Butler of Pembroke — was transported to Jennie Stuart Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
During an interview with authorities, Whitlock allegedly admitted that she struck the victim with her vehicle. Whitlock told investigators she was aware Butler was trapped underneath her car, and she backed up and drove over him again before driving away, CCSO said.
According to a release, Whitlock was reported to have told deputies "she left the scene because she was scared."
Her vehicle was seized as evidence in the investigation.
Whitlock is detained in Christian County Jail and charged with the following:
- Manslaughter, 2nd degree- Felony
- Leaving the scene of an accident-failure to render aid or assistance- Misdemeanor
from WKRN News 2 https://ift.tt/zBuLq04
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