Flagler Beach, FL – A man has died after awakening from a coma and accusing his pregnant girlfriend of intentionally crashing their vehicle. The incident occurred during a car ride that turned deadly on February 9 along Interstate 95.
Daniel Waterman, 22, suffered critical injuries during the crash and died due to pneumonia on Tuesday. His girlfriend, Leigha Mumby, 24, faces several charges, including vehicular homicide.
According to a criminal complaint, Waterman told authorities after regaining consciousness that Mumby had stated, “I don’t care what happens, you’ll get what you deserve,” before veering off the road and colliding with a tree.
Waterman suffered severe injuries, including fractures to his cervical spine and several other bones. He communicated his allegations by pointing to letters on a board due to his incapacitation.
The crash occurred during a heated argument related to Mumby’s recent pregnancy discovery and a text Waterman received from a female friend. Witnesses claim that Waterman attempted to exit the vehicle prior to the crash as Mumby increased their speed dramatically.
Family members described the moments leading up to the incident, revealing tensions between the couple over personal issues. Waterman’s cousin noted that Mumby had sent a message from his phone just moments before the crash, indicating a strained relationship.
Mumby has since been released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on November 19. Waterman’s family expressed their intention to secure custody of the child Mumby was expecting at the time of the incident.