Suspected drunken driver charged in Solon crash that killed girlfriend, injured 2 children

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 26-year-old Euclid man suspected of driving beneath the affect is going through a number of fees in connection to a crash resulted within the demise of his girlfriend on July 1.

Solon police mentioned Augustin Thompkins has been charged with:

• Involuntary manslaughter
• Aggravated vehicular assault
• Aggravated murder by automobile
• Fleeing and eluding
• Endangering kids
• Working a automobile beneath the affect
• Resisting arrest
• Driving in marked lanes

In line with crash investigators, 26-year-old Ishonna Pratcher, of Euclid, died on account of the crash.

“Solon Police Division presents our condolences to the household and associates of Ms. Pratcher,” the regulation enforcement company shared in a press launch.

Pratcher was recognized by Solon police as Thompkins’ girlfriend.

Police mentioned Solon officers initially stopped the Jeep SUV pushed by Thompkins on I-480 east close to I-271 in Warrensville Heights after he was seen swerving on the roadway.

Solon police requested Warrensville Heights officers to the scene, however Thompkins fled from the visitors cease earlier than they arrived and was in a position to escape from their sight quickly.

One other Solon officer later noticed Thompson’s automobile crash on the other facet of U.S. 422 close to the Harper Highway exit.

Pratcher was ejected from the automobile through the crash, in keeping with Solon police. She was taken to an space hospital the place she died from her accidents.

The couple’s two kids, recognized as a 5-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy, had been additionally injured through the crash. Each had been handled at an space hospital, however have since been launched.

Solon police mentioned the kids are within the custody of members of the family and shall be monitored by the Cuyahoga County Division of Youngsters and Household Providers.

Thompkins is being held on the Solon Jail on a $1 million bond.

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