A Knoxville man, Kenyan Roshad Warren, 46, is facing a max sentence of 10 years after a jury convicted him on multiple charges stemming from a drunk driving incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian and left another seriously injured. The Knox County District Attorney General's Office said that the crash took place on August 6, 2022, in the 1900 block of North Broadway, where Warren, with a blood alcohol content of 0.106 and illegal drugs in his system, struck two crossing pedestrians, as reported by WVLT.
Tragically, one of the victims, identified as Stephanie Llewellyn, age 47, of Knoxville, died from the impact, while the other sustained critical injuries including a skull fracture exposing part of his brain, as detailed by WATE; after the incident, Warren was seen discarding a beer can beneath his vehicle, and he exhibited signs of inebriation such as bloodshot eyes and unsteady footing additionally he is accused of attacking and berating one of the victims before police arrival.
During the trial, witnesses recounted the harrowing scene, describing how Warren kicked the injured woman and cursed at her—actions that speak to the callous disregard exhibited at the moment of crisis. He then attempted to remove the woman from the road before police could respond to the tragedy," according to a WBIR account.
Charme Allen, the Knox County District Attorney, lauded the diligent efforts of the DUI Unit in securing convictions against impaired drivers. In her statement, per WVLT, she stressed the importance of holding such individuals accountable for the "devastating consequences of their decisions." Warren is scheduled to be sentenced on August 20.
