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Teen Driver Faces Murder Charges After Fatal Crash | Charlotte News
An 18-year-old driver, Mariaha Ladd, faces second-degree murder charges after a deadly nighttime crash in Stallings, North Carolina, that killed Shannon Bennett, a mother of four, and injured four others. The wreck, involving three vehicles, occurred when Ladd illegally passed another car on a no-passing road, leading to a head-on collision. Investigators point to speeding, impaired driving, and reckless maneuvering as key factors. With full cooperation from local agencies, authorities concluded their probe, delivering charges that underscore the catastrophic cost of dangerous driving…
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