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Woman charged with murder after fatal crash in Cordova

Cordova, TN A two-car crash has led to the death of a 56-year-old man and the arrest of his wife on murder charges. Sheila Ann Curtis, 56, was taken into custody over the weekend and charged with second-degree murder following the death of Derrick Curtis.

Shelby County deputies responded to a serious collision report on the evening of November 29 at around 9:55 p.m. Upon arriving, they found Derrick Curtis, who was severely injured, after a Chevrolet Colorado he was driving left the roadway and crashed into a ditch.

Emergency personnel attempted lifesaving measures as Derrick Curtis was transported to Regional One Health in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Investigators later noted that Derrick Curtis had suffered stab wounds prior to the crash, marking them as contributing factors leading to the fatal accident.

Following the discovery of the stab wounds, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit commenced an investigation. Evidence pointed to Sheila Curtis as the assailant.

A probable cause affidavit indicated first responders observed inconsistency between Derrick Curtis’ injuries and the damage from the collision. He reportedly communicated to paramedics that his wife had stabbed him before the crash.

In an interview, Sheila Curtis denied these claims, asserting she had been dropped off before the crash occurred. She also stated that an argument had occurred on their return from a funeral.

Witnesses reported a history of domestic violence between the couple, which complicates the situation further. A family member of Derrick Curtis revealed that they picked up Sheila Curtis shortly after the crash, who had mentioned an argument with her husband.

Currently, Sheila Curtis is held at the Shelby County Jail with a bond set at $500,000. A court appearance for a bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Woman sentenced for fatal crash after failing to take seizure medication

Selkirk, NY A woman was sentenced for causing a fatal collision while not taking her anti-seizure medication. Jacklyn Parker, 25, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide following a crash that killed 60-year-old Colleen Selkirk on August 19.

Parker, driving on River Road, experienced an epileptic seizure that led her to cross the center line and collide with Selkirk’s vehicle. Both Parker and her passenger survived but sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while Selkirk was pronounced dead at the scene.

Prosecutors revealed that Parker had been warned by her doctor against operating a vehicle without her medication. Following the collision, it was reported that she had not taken her medication for over a week.

After entering her plea in July, Parker was set to receive her sentence in September but faced additional charges for driving while intoxicated that month, which prosecutors requested be considered during sentencing.

At the hearing, she apologized to Selkirk’s family. Katherine Giordano, Selkirk’s daughter, expressed her pain over the loss, recalling how children in the family still ask about their grandmother.

Parker received a sentence of 16 months to four years in prison, a longer term than initially anticipated.