CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Three people were charged in connection to a crash in Chapel Hill that led to the death of 20-year-old Mary Elizabeth Rotunda, of Greensboro, according to police.
The Chapel Hill Police Department said 20-year-old Flemeeja Beatrice Brewer, of Greensboro, has been indicted in Orange County after an investigation of a single-car crash at NC-54 and East Barbee Chapel Road that happened back in January.
Police said Brewer, the driver of the vehicle, is facing the following 12 charges:
- Felony Death by Vehicle
- Felony Serious Injury by Vehicle
- Involuntary Manslaughter
- Driving While Impaired
- Speeding
- Failure to Maintain Lane Control
- Driver After Consuming Under 21 Years Old
- Purchase/Possess/Consume Alcohol Under 21 Years Old
- Fraudulent Use of ID to Commit Underage Offense
- Transport/Possess Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage After Consuming Alcohol
- Careless and Reckless Driving
- Exceeding a Posted Speed
Brewer was released after posting a $75,000 bond. Brewer’s first appearance in court is scheduled for Feb. 19.
Chapel Hill police said 21-year-old Brianna Tiera Pinson, who was a passenger in the vehicle, is charged with two counts of Aid and Abet Consumption of Alcohol by a Person Under 21 Years Old.
Pinson is scheduled to appear in court on March 7.
Detectives said this investigation also led to charges against 20-year-old Zachary O'Brien Rice, of Lynchburg, Virginia, the driver of a separate vehicle.
- Driver After Consuming Under 21 Years Old
- Consume/Possess Alcohol Under 21 Years Old
- Exceeding a Posted Speed Limit
Rice is scheduled to appear in court on March 7.
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