The salesman was let go, and the driver has been detained multiple times for driving while intoxicated.
A 2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack being driven by a prospective customer with a history of driving problems and a salesman who ought to have known better struck the Texas woman’s Honda Accord, killing her.
The Challenger’s average speed was determined by Odessa, Texas police to be between 115 and 121 mph, with a peak speed of 124 mph before to the collision. As an example, the posted speed limit on this road was 35 mph.
According to NewsWest9, the mother of three Quma Carrillo was ejected from her 2005 Accord Coupe and passed away soon after. To exacerbate the situation, Natasha, one of her children, discovered her mother dead on the street after accidentally wandering upon the accident scene.
The driver, the salesperson, and All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Odessa are currently being sued by the family.
Benjamin Meece, the driver, ran away from the scene of the collision and was later discovered hiding beneath a piece of plywood in a neighboring backyard.
He was taken into custody on accusations of manslaughter, serious bodily harm, collision involving death, and aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury related to the collision, according to Automotive News.
He was charged on July 30 with one crime of catastrophic bodily injury, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and one case of collision involving death.
