A woman in Missouri gave a shocking reason why she intentionally ran over a bank employee who was installing Christmas lights.
While a crew was installing lights in a closed self-service section of Sullivan Bank in St Clair, Jemma Allen, 41, attempted to enter the area about 9.30am on Monday.
When the workers tried to explain that the area was closed, Allen became angry and began arguing before cursing at one of the workers, according to police.
When one of the workers leaned over to pick up a bag, he accelerated and hit the victim.
The St. Clair Police Department said in a news release: ‘The victim fell onto the hood of the KIA and held on to the hood as Allen accelerated the KIA through the parking lot. When Allen accelerated, the victim was thrown from the hood of the KIA and fell to the ground.
The victim was transported to Mercy Washington Hospital and was left with visible bruising but no apparent broken bones, according to a probable cause statement, the police reported. Kansas City Star.
She sped away, but was later located by police, who arrested her and charged her with second-degree assault and resisting arrest for a felony.
“During the arrest, Allen attempted to walk away from officers, but was quickly secured without further incident,” police said.
Jemma Allen, 41, began arguing with workers putting up Christmas lights in a closed drive-thru at a Sullivan Bank in St Clair before hitting a worker with her car, injuring him before speeding off.
The St Clair Police Department said in a news release: “The victim fell onto the hood of the KIA and clung to the hood as Allen accelerated the KIA through the parking lot. As Allen accelerated, the victim was ejected from the hood of the KIA. and fell to the ground.
In an interview with police, Allen said he “accidentally put his vehicle in drive,” but witnesses said Allen “hit the gas” without checking on the victim.
In an interview with police, Allen said he “accidentally put his vehicle in drive,” but witnesses said Allen “hit the gas” without checking on the victim, the outlet reported.
Allen was booked into the Franklin County Adult Detention Center and was released Tuesday after posting $100,000 bail.
This comes days after the trial of another dangerous driver who killed a bride on her wedding night.
Jamie Lee Komoroski, 26, was seen crying in court as she admitted to reckless homicide in Charleston, South Carolina, on Monday, after killing Samantha Miller, 34, in April 2023.
He also pleaded guilty to felony DUI and two counts of DUI causing great bodily injury or death.
“On the night of April 22, 2023, I decided to drink and drive, which resulted in the death of Samantha Miller,” Komoroski told the court.
‘This is the worst decision I have ever made in my life. Because of my bad decisions, I was taken away from a beautiful wife, sister and mother… all I can say is how incredibly sorry I am.’
Miller’s new husband, Aric Hutchinson, was also seriously injured after being hit by Komoroski while he and his new wife were riding in a golf cart after their wedding in Folly Beach.
Komoroski was driving 65 mph at the time of the accident and his blood alcohol content was reportedly three times the legal limit at the time of the accident.
Jamie Lee Komoroski, 26, sobbed in court as she admitted to reckless homicide Monday in Charleston, South Carolina, for the April 2023 killing of 34-year-old Samantha Miller.
Miller’s new husband, Aric Hutchinson, was also seriously injured after being run over by Komoroski.
Miller tragically died at the scene of the accident, just hours after exchanging vows with Hutchinson, still in her wedding dress.
Hutchinson, who survived the crash, suffered two broken legs, extensive facial fractures and traumatic brain injuries.
Komoroski appeared somber as she entered the courtroom to admit to crimes that could land her in prison for 25 years. He also did not reach a plea deal, meaning a judge does not have to show leniency to spare Miller’s family a trial.
Komoroski apologized to the family and said she will always be ashamed of her actions.
‘I want you to know how sorry I am from the bottom of my heart and that I take full responsibility for my actions. “I will always be devastated, deeply ashamed and terribly sorry for what I have done,” she said.