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TikTok influencer arrested for killing pedestrian while livestreaming

McCarty-Wroten, identified by police as the suspected driver of the Ford Edge that hit Lucas, told authorities she believed she had a green light, according to the cops. — McCarty-Wroten, identified by police as the suspected driver of the Ford Edge that hit Lucas, told authorities she believed she had a green light, according to the cops. (Zion Police Department)

TikTok influencer Tynesha McCarty-Wroten has been arrested and charged with reckless homicide and aggravated use of a communication device causing death.
The charges relate to a fatal incident on November 3, where McCarty-Wroten allegedly struck and killed 59-year-old pedestrian Darren Lucas while livestreaming herself driving.
Police verified a TikTok video showing McCarty-Wroten livestreaming at the time of the crash, and surveillance footage reportedly indicates she drove through a red light.
Darren Lucas, a grocery store worker, died from his injuries after being hit while crossing the street.
A GoFundMe page has been established to support Lucas' widow, with his family stating that seeing the start of justice helps with their ongoing grief.

TikTok influencer who hit a pedestrian as she livestreamed herself driving is arrested, cops say — In full