Girl killed in Dover DUI crash
David Randall faces vehicular homicide charges after police say he was under the influence when his car hit and killed a 6-year-old girl. (photo via Dover Police)
A Dover man faces vehicular homicide charges after police say he hit and killed a 6-year-old girl while driving under the influence Wednesday night.
Six-year-old Anya Jackson was standing on the sidewalk at the White Oak Condos in Dover with her mother and a family friend around 8:30 Wednesday night. Dover Police say that’s when 26-year-old David Randall tried to pull into a nearby parking space. Police say instead of parking the car, Randall sped forward over the sidewalk. His car crashed into the people on the sidewalk, pinning the young girl against the condo building and injuring the others.
All three victims were taken to the hospital where Anya Jackson succumbed to her injuries. Her mother, LeShell Wiles, and the third victim were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
David Randall will face charges including vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, and driving under the influence.
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