Earlier this month, 18-year-old Gabby Eliese Carrigan died after sustaining injuries during a golf cart accident in North Carolina.
Police have now charged a 19-year old man, who was driving the golf cart under the influence of alcohol, with involuntary manslaughter.
According to Gaston County Police, several people were drinking and riding a golf cart in the area when someone fell off.
When first responders arrived, Carrigan was unconscious and not breathing. She was transferred to a nearby hospital and died the next day.
Police identified the driver of the cart as Derek Tyler Helms android that he was charged with driving while intoxicated, felony serious injury by vehicle, and reckless driving, but on Tuesday the involuntary manslaughter charge was added.
Prison records show that Helms posted bond on Wednesday and he has yet to enter a plea to the charges being held against him at this time.
According to Carrigan’s obituary, she graduated from East Gaston High School in 2022 and was studying physical therapy at Gaston Community College.
“Gabby had such a wild and free loving spirit,” her obituary reads. “She always had a smile for everyone and would light up a room.”
Yet women plan and execute unborn babies every day… LEGALLY!
Do not drink and drive! Don’t even putt!!
Hopefully she didn’t feel any pain, went quick. Bad deal all ‘round! FORE!!