Gastonia police have made an arrest following a tragic street racing incident that left one person dead and several injured. Raterrio Titian Sheppard, 38, was apprehended on charges including second-degree murder and felony hit and run causing serious injury, as WBTV reported.
Engaging in what authorities are calling a speed competition, Sheppard's actions resulted in a deadly four-car crash. The competition turned fatal when a Challenger, steered by Porscha Mason, collided head-on with a Toyota Highlander—Mason did not survive the encounter, according to details from WCCB Charlotte.
Sheppard now faces multiple charges that, aside from second-degree murder, include engaging in a speed competition, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle without a license. He was denied bond and is currently in custody, as affirmed by police.
A woman and two young girls were also victims of this high-speed tragedy, all passengers in the Highlander. While one child has been discharged, the woman and the other child remain hospitalized with severe injuries, detailed in the unfortunate coverage by WCNC.
