Prosecutor: Howell woman charged in crash that killed 3-year-old girl
Samantha Bonora, 31, was charged with one count of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and two counts of second-degree aggravated assault
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A Howell woman has been accused in a three-vehicle crash that killed a 3-year-old girl and injured others, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
Samantha Bonora, 31, was charged with one count of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and two counts of second-degree aggravated assault. Officials say that Bonora was driving under the influence at the time of the crash.
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The crash happened on the afternoon of Jan. 13 on Highway 34 in Howell Township near the Colts Neck border. Officials say Bonora was driving a Rodge Ram pickup south in the northbound lane and collided head-on with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Another vehicle also crashed as a result.
Officials say that a 3-year-old girl in the Cherokee died at the scene. The driver of the Cherokee and a 2-year-old boy were hurt.
Bonora will appear in court on Feb. 7 to face the charges.
