Police Evasion Leads to Deaths

Two young women are now dead after a tragic accident on Saturday involving a stolen vehicle that was attempting to evade authorities.

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, they were notified of a stolen 2008 gold Kia Rio. The stolen vehicle was reported as travelling on Central Avenue. The stolen vehicle was  tracked via traffic cameras until officers were able make a traffic stop near the intersection of Ashley Road and Wilkinson Boulevard. However, the driver refused to pull over and attempted to evade police. The driver of the stolen Kia lost control and crashed the vehicle into a building.

Emergency crews pronounced Sarah Bianca Love, 22, dead at the scene of the crash. Jennifer Taggart, 17, along with the male driver, Kennith Marquis Goggins, 23, to Carolinas Medical Center to be treated for critical and serious injuries. Taggart later died as the result of injuries she sustained in the crash.

Goggins has been charged with felony death by vehicle, felony serious injury by vehicle, DWI, reckless driving, possession of a stolen vehicle and other related charges.

In life, not every choice a person makes is a good one. Sometimes making a choice can lead to tragic results that can get others killed or worse. Accidents involving the loss of a loved one are devastating for families; especially when a young person with their whole life seemingly ahead of them tragically dies as a result. Nothing that anyone says or does can make the tragedy of loss go away. That is when you need an attorney who can be there to give strength and guidance after a tragic accident.

While no amount of money can replace a loved one, dealing with the expenses that come after the accident and seeing that justice is served is what we at Auger & Auger do. We are here to help you in any possible after the accident.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or tragically lost through the irresponsible actions of another person, give the offices of Auger & Auger a call for your free consultation.