NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police say a woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a crash that killed two of her passengers over the weekend.
Dispatch said they were notified around 1:50 a.m. Sunday for a single-vehicle crash in 4200 block of Granby Street.
Upon arrival, crews came in contact with two women suffering from life-threatening injuries. They both were transported to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.
The investigation revealed that the vehicle was heading southbound on Granby Street when the driver hit a pole.
The two women who died following the crash have been identified as 19-year-old Sateya N. Baker and 25-year-old Jendaya C. Hunter. Both are Suffolk residents.
Police say a third passenger, a 20-year-old woman, was also sent to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. She is expected to be fine.
The driver, later identified as 21-year-old Tahlia C. Ricks, sustained non life-threatening injuries. Police arrested Ricks at the scene. She is accused of driving under the influence.
Investigators say they believe speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.
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