A Florida woman is now facing a charge of vehicular homicide after her boyfriend succumbed to injuries sustained in a car crash earlier this year. The victim, Daniel Waterman, 22, passed away on October 8, eight months after the February 9 crash in Flagler County.
The suspect, 24-year-old Leigha Mumby, was initially arrested in July following an investigation. At the time, she faced charges of reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Mumby has pleaded not guilty to these initial charges.
Waterman was rushed to the hospital after the crash with severe, life-threatening injuries, including trauma to his head and face and a spinal injury, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. The New York native slipped into a coma.
After Waterman awoke from the coma, he was interviewed by investigators in May. The affidavit alleges that Waterman told police Mumby had intentionally driven the vehicle into a tree during a heated argument.
Waterman reportedly told police the argument began after he learned Mumby was pregnant and received a text message from another woman. As the fight escalated, Mumby allegedly began driving recklessly. Waterman stated he tried to escape when she slowed down, but Mumby allegedly sped up again.
According to the complaint, Waterman said Mumby said, “I don’t care what happens, you’ll get what you deserve,” before driving the car into the tree. Both individuals were severely injured in the crash. Mumby allegedly told investigators shortly after the incident that she did not recall the moments leading up to the crash.
Following Waterman’s death on October 8, an amended warrant was issued on Friday, October 24, charging Mumby with vehicular homicide.
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