In the quiet hours before dawn on November 30, a tragic incident occurred at a Lakewood intersection, now the focal point of a police investigation following the arrest of a young driver on multiple charges, including Vehicular Homicide. The Lakewood Police Department took to their Facebook page to announce the arrest of 20-year-old Ella Cromwell in connection with the fatal two-vehicle crash at Kipling St and W 6th Ave Frontage Rd.
According to the Lakewood Police Department, reports of the crash were called in at approximately 4:48 am. Cromwell, the driver of the vehicle suspected of causing the accident, faces severe accusations. Initially arrested on suspicion of Vehicular Assault, Reckless Driving, and DUI, her charges escalated after a female passenger of the victim vehicle succumbed to her injuries days later at a local hospital, turning the case into a Vehicular Homicide.
Cromwell, whose birth date was listed as March 26, 2005, must now navigate the legal ramifications of her alleged actions. The Lakewood Police Department's ongoing investigation suggests that speed and alcohol were possible contributors to the fatal event. A photo of Cromwell was released alongside the department's statement, showing the young woman who is at the center of this harrowing case.
