Texas mother charged with manslaughter in college graduates' crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 08:20 · Archive

A 22-year-old Texas mother has been charged with two counts of manslaughter after a crash killed two recent college graduates. Aldrea Rogers was allegedly driving 82 mph in a 35 mph zone when her Hyundai Elantra struck a Toyota Prius driven by Julian Harris, 23, with Madison Duren, 22, in the passenger seat. The collision occurred as Harris attempted to turn left onto a major roadway in Dallas County.

Harris died at the scene of the crash. Duren was taken to hospital but died from her injuries. Both had recently graduated from Southern Methodist University, where they shared a passion for theater. Rogers' two young children were also in her vehicle at the time; all three occupants survived.

Rogers was booked into Dallas County Jail on 16 October. Her bond was set at $250,000 for each manslaughter charge, totalling $500,000.

How it is being reported

• Texas mom charged after allegedly driving 82 mph in crash that killed 2 recent college gradsRogers was allegedly driving 82 mph in a 35 mph zone when she crashed into the couple's vehicle.New York Post · 23 Oct, 08:06
• Texas mom charged with manslaughter after allegedly driving 82 mph in crash that killed 2 recent college gradsAldrea Rogers was allegedly driving 82 mph in a 35 mph zone when she crashed into a car carrying two Southern Methodist University graduates.Fox News · 22 Oct, 13:00

In this story: Aldrea Rogers · Julian Harris · Madison Duren · Southern Methodist University · Dallas County · Texas

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