Blood alcohol content of suspect in fatal I-95 crash was twice the legal limit: police

“Proper now she’s devastated,” mentioned Michael Walker. “She’s extraordinarily saddened. She will not be a violent felony. She has no felony previous, has no prior contacts with police in anyway.”

Jayana Tanae Webb, 21, of Eagleville, is charged with third-degree homicide, murder by automobile whereas DUI, manslaughter of a legislation enforcement officer within the second diploma, driving beneath the affect and different prices.

Police mentioned Webb’s blood alcohol degree on the time of the crash was twice the authorized restrict.

The lethal crash occurred shortly earlier than 1 a.m. Monday on I-95 southbound within the space of milepost 18 close to the Stadium Advanced, simply north of Broad Avenue.

In accordance with state police, the troopers have been responding to studies of a person strolling alongside I-95 south.

Authorities mentioned the troopers have been serving to the pedestrian, who has since been recognized as Reyes Rivera Oliveras, 28, of Allentown, into the again of their cruiser. Police mentioned, at the moment, Webb tried to drive previous the scene at a excessive fee of pace.

The state troopers have been recognized as 33-year-old Martin F. Mack III and 29-year-old Branden T. Sisca.

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Trooper Mack had been on the power since November 2014. Trooper Sisca had been on the power since February 2021. Each troopers spent their whole careers assigned to the Patrol Part of Troop Ok, Philadelphia.

Webb stood earlier than a decide on Tuesday night time. She was denied bail.

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“This isn’t going to be a case that is going to be tried within the papers. We will wait till the proof comes out to make any particular feedback concerning the info of the case,” Walker mentioned.

Philadelphia District Legal professional Larry Krasner mentioned his workplace will search to make sure Webb is held accountable for her alleged actions that resulted on this mindless lack of life.

Webb’s subsequent courtroom look is April 5.