Michigan Woman Faces Life Sentence for Fatal DUI Crash at Boat Club

April 24, 2024
Michigan Woman Faces Life Sentence for Fatal DUI Crash at Boat Club
  • Marshella Marie Chidester, aged 66, faces second-degree murder and DUI charges following a fatal crash at a Michigan boat club.

  • The incident resulted in two children's deaths and injuries to 13 other individuals.

  • Chidester's defense alleges a seizure precipitated the crash, but prosecutors insist on intoxication.

  • Her bond is set at $1.5 million, with a potential life sentence upon conviction.

  • Community support has manifested in a GoFundMe campaign, amassing over $178,000 for the victims.

  • Law enforcement is seeking additional information from the public regarding the case.

  • Chidester's reported history of seizures and consumption of alcohol prior to the crash are central to the competing narratives of the defense and prosecution.

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