Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, 23, has been charged with murder and aggravated vehicular homicide for fatally hitting two individuals in Chinatown. She allegedly drove a rental car onto the sidewalk, resulting in the deaths of 63-year-old May Kwok and 55-year-old Kevin Scott Cruickshank. After crashing into an NYPD van, she attempted to escape but was apprehended by police. Authorities found an open bottle of tequila, two 9mm pistols, and ammunition in the car. Romero was ordered to be held without bail during her arraignment.
Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, 23, faces multiple charges including murder and aggravated vehicular homicide after fatally striking two pedestrians in Chinatown.
Police reported that Romero's vehicle hit 63-year-old May Kwok and 55-year-old Kevin Scott Cruickshank, both of whom died from the incident.
Following the crash, Romero and her passenger attempted to escape but were apprehended by officers at the scene before they could flee.
Inside Romero's car, authorities discovered an open tequila bottle, two 9mm pistols, and the vehicle was overdue as a rental.
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