Drugged Driver Charged in Deputy's Death
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In a tragic incident, a woman accused of vehicular homicide, Erica Smith Katsanis, appeared in court this week in New Orleans. Katsanis is charged with killing Jefferson Parish Deputy Christopher Olmeyer, who was struck by her car during a funeral procession. Investigators found eleven drugs in her system, including amphetamines, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines. Despite her slurred speech and claims of not seeing what was ahead, no trial date has been set. Prosecutors must prove her impairment directly caused the crash for a vehicular homicide conviction, while she could still face negligent homicide charges. The incident has deeply affected the local law enforcement community, with many calling for accountability.
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