On New Year’s Eve, deaths occurred for Maggie Dunn, 17, and Caroline Gill, 15.
Two innocent teenagers died as a result of the pursuit, and the Police officer involved is now in jail and is being prosecuted on severe charges. It was a tragically high price to catch a suspected car thief.
Maggie Dunn’s heartbroken family revealed that her brother is still in intensive care and needs blood after being hurt in the Louisiana accident that claimed the lives of Maggie and her friend.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette freshman Liam Dunn is still in critical condition after Addis Police Officer David Cauthron ran a red light.
According to Brusly High School Principal Walt Lemoine, Liam is still in the hospital, so the main event they were promoting was a blood drive through “Our Lady of the Lake” since that’s the hospital he’s admitted in.
Maggie Dunn Death And Obituary: What Happened?
Residents of the area held a vigil on Monday in memory of the two cheerleaders who died in Louisiana when a Police car chasing a suspect rammed into their car, resulting in charges for the officer driving.
Hundreds of people gathered at Brusly High School’s football field to pay tribute to Maggie Dunn, 17, and Caroline Gill, 15, both of whom were students and cheerleaders.
The two teenagers were killed on New Year’s Eve when an officer collided with their car while pursuing a suspect in a home invasion at a high rate of speed.
Maggie’s brother Liam Dunn was also in the vehicle when it crashed and is currently in critical condition.
Officer David Cauthron Arrested After Car Crash Kills
In pursuit of Tyquel Zanders, 24, the 42-year-old Addis Police officer David Cauthron allegedly ran a red light and struck the car carrying the teenagers, according to The Advocate.
As reported by the outlet, Zanders was arrested after his car stalled and was later charged with home invasion, vehicle theft, and aggravated flight. According to KKTV, he also has manslaughter charges pending against him.
According to KKTV, 42-year-old Cauthron was arrested on Sunday and charged with two counts of negligent homicide and one count of careless injury. The suspect, Tyquel Zanders, was being pursued by the officer after allegedly stealing a relative’s car.
Additionally, sources told WBRZ that Cauthron did not use his brakes before colliding with the vehicle the girls and Liam were riding in.
Where Is Officer David Cauthron Now?
It’s unclear whether the suspects have hired lawyers or entered pleas.
Cauthron, who has been with the Police force for less than a year after working for a state sheriff’s office, was attacked by Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney Tony Clayton. According to Clayton, there are many unanswered questions about the officer’s speed and general negligence, and the public can be sure that the facts will be followed.
Maggie’s sister, Tori Hill, and her mother, Erin Martin, both work at Brusly High School, according to a statement from principal Walt Lemoine that was distributed to students and faculty and shared on social media. Caroline’s older sister attends Brusly High as a senior and has younger siblings enrolled there.