Nicole Linton, a former nurse, was convicted by a Los Angeles jury of six counts of second-degree murder for a high-speed crash in Windsor Hills on August 4, 2022, that killed six people and injured eight. Prosecutors say Linton was driving nearly 130 mph and 'floored the gas pedal' before colliding with several vehicles at Slauson and La Brea. Defense attorneys say she suffered a seizure; her nursing license has been suspended. The jury deliberated about three hours, and sentencing is scheduled for December 1.
Former Nurse Nicole Linton Convicted Of Six Counts Of Second-Degree Murder In High-Speed Windsor Hills Crash
Judge's gavel. Nicole Linton, a former nurse, was found guilty of second-degree murder in a fiery clash that claimed the lives of six people in 2022. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
A Los Angeles jury has convicted former nurse Nicole Linton of six counts of second-degree murder for a high-speed crash in Windsor Hills on August 4, 2022, that killed six people and injured eight others.
Prosecutors said Linton was driving a Mercedes at nearly 130 mph when she plowed into multiple vehicles at the intersection of Slauson and La Brea. During trial, prosecutors said Linton 'floored the gas pedal' before striking several cars. The impact caused at least one vehicle to burst into flames.
Defense attorneys argued Linton experienced a medical emergency, specifically a seizure, at the time of the crash. A court order has since suspended her nursing license.
The jury deliberated for about three hours before returning guilty verdicts on all six counts of second-degree murder. Linton faces a maximum sentence of life in prison; a sentencing hearing is set for December 1.
Victims
The victims included 23-year-old Asherey Ryan, who was eight months pregnant and on her way to a prenatal appointment when her vehicle was struck and ignited. Also killed were Ryan's unborn child, her 11-month-old son Alonzo Quintero, her fiancé Reynold Lester, Nathesia Lewis and Lynette Noble.
'It's been extremely hard, so much grief,' said Jasmond Nelson, the sister of one of the victims, calling the jury's decision the end of a 'long journey.'
Sha'seana Kerr, Ryan's sister, said she had forgiven Linton in 2022 and expressed gratitude following the verdict: 'Although she's the one who has to remain in prison, we'll still be prisoners in grief, because grief doesn't end. But we're thankful for the justice we have received today.'
The conviction brings closure to a case that drew attention because of the alleged high speed, the death of a pregnant woman and her young child, and the dispute over whether a medical episode caused the crash.
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