Delaware State Police arrested Ariel Williams, 19, from Wilmington, DE, for vehicular homicide and related charges following a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Friday night in the Wilmington area.
On February 3, 2023, at approximately 8:54 p.m., a 2016 silver Toyota Corolla was traveling eastbound in the left lane of West Newport Pike (Route 4) approaching Gregg Avenue. At the time, a 2006 white Buick Rendezvous operated by Williams, was traveling westbound in the left lane of Route 4, when it crossed over into oncoming traffic. The two vehicles collided in a head-on impact.
The 29-year-old pregnant female operator of the Toyota and two occupants, a 6-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, were all transported to area hospitals for their injuries. The 6-year-old girl identified as Milani Carrasco died at the hospital as a result of the collision.
Williams was transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation determined Williams was under the influence at the time of the crash. On February 4, 2023, Williams turned herself in at Troop 2 and was charged with the following crimes:
- Vehicular Homicide First Degree (Felony)
- Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony)
- Vehicular Assault First Degree (Felony)
- Vehicular Assault Second Degree – 2 counts
- Driving Under the Influence of the Combination of Alcohol and any Drug
- Failed to Remain Within a Single Lane
- Drive in the Proper Lane and Direction
Williams was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $63,000 cash bond.
Delaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Collision
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling 302-365-8484. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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