DA says car in Chinatown crash that killed cyclist, pedestrian was an overdue rental
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A rental car due back on June 29 caused a fatal accident in Chinatown, Manhattan, killing two individuals. Kennedy Lecraft, the passenger, faces numerous charges including unauthorized use of a vehicle and criminal possession of stolen property. The car, which was traveling at high speed, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Authorities recovered two semiautomatic pistols from the trunk after the crash. Lecraft's bail has been set at $150,000 cash or $300,000 bond, and she is scheduled for a court appearance on July 24.
Kennedy Lecraft, 22, rented a Chevrolet Malibu due back weeks ago but never returned it; she faces multiple charges after a fatal crash.
The car struck Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok, resulting in two deaths; both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two 9mm semiautomatic pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk of the car following the crash, leading to additional charges.
Lecraft's bail was set at $150,000 cash or $300,000 bond, with her next court date scheduled for July 24.
Read at Gothamist
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