SOUTH BEND, IN - An alleged drunk driver is facing charges in connection with a fatal wreck that occurred in South Bend last Wednesday evening, reports WBND.
Police said the driver of a passenger vehicle went through a red light at the intersection of Ironwood Drive and Jefferson Boulevard at about 7:35 p.m. The vehicle slammed into another car, causing it to overturn and crash into a tree. The driver of the second car, identified as 40-year-old Forest Gibbs of South Bend, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The first driver, 35-year-old Jatonya Pringle, was arrested on charges of reckless homicide and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Pringle was booked into the St. Joseph County jail.
Our Indianapolis car accident lawyer will continue to monitor this developing story and provide any additional information as it is released to the public.
