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Oct 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Leigha Mumby’s trial opens over fatal Florida crash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Leigha Mumby’s trial opened Tuesday in Florida over a 2025 SUV crash that killed Daniel Waterman, 22, eight months later. Prosecutors alleged Mumby turned sharply into woods at nearly 100 mph after an argument over another girl’s texts; her defense suggested an unexpected event inside the vehicle was beyond her control. She has pleaded not guilty.
WHO: Leigha Mumby; Assistant State Attorney Melissa Clark
WHAT: Mumby’s trial opened on charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving causing serious bodily injury.
WHEN: Oct 13, 2026
WHERE: Florida, USA
WHY: The trial concerns prosecutors’ allegation that Mumby deliberately crashed after a fight over another girl’s text messages; her defense disputes that account.
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