Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, turned herself in after police linked her by video and forensic evidence to an Oct. 6 Long Beach crash that allegedly killed a bicyclist and a Jan. 4 hit-and-run that killed two people and injured three. Owens was booked on $200,000 bail and faces a felony vehicular manslaughter charge in the October case. Investigators say additional charges related to the January collision are likely once the District Attorney’s Office reviews the evidence next week.
California Woman Arrested After Being Linked to Two Fatal Crashes While Out On Bail
California driver allegedly kills 2 more people while out on bail for previous fatal crash
Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, surrendered to Long Beach police Wednesday after investigators said video and forensic evidence tied her to two separate deadly collisions that occurred months apart.
A 24-year-old Southern California resident was arrested Wednesday after two deadly collisions just months apart.
What Happened
Police say Owens had been free on bail following an Oct. 6 crash in Long Beach that allegedly killed a bicyclist. Authorities then linked her to a Jan. 4 hit-and-run that killed two people and injured three others.
Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, was on bail after she allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist Oct. 6 in Long Beach, when she allegedly hit and killed two people in another car in a January hit-and-run, the Long Beach Police Department said.
Victims
The January collision is reported to have killed Gilberto Lopez, 21, and Bobbi Smith, 24. Three additional people suffered injuries in that crash.
Owens will likely face additional charges after an investigation into the January crash when the case is presented to the District Attorney’s Office next week.
Legal Status
Owens turned herself in to Long Beach police and was booked on $200,000 bail. She has been charged with felony vehicular manslaughter in the October case. Officials said she is likely to face additional charges connected to the January crash once investigators present evidence to the District Attorney’s Office next week.
Investigation
The Long Beach Police Department stated that video and forensic evidence link Owens to both collisions. Authorities have not yet released details about the causes of either crash as the investigations are ongoing.
Note: All allegations are pending and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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