MUNCIE, Ind. — On Wednesday, the Delaware County Prosecutor formally charged 40-year-old Olivia LaRue with 14 charges stemming from aOperating a motor vehicle while intoxicated resulting in deathResisting law enforcement resulting in serious bodily injuryUnlawful carrying of a handgunFailure to obey a traffic control devicePolice were trying to arrest LaRue on several active warrants, including dealing cocaine, identity deception, and possession of a narcotic drug.
Police said two people were inside the car that was hit. The 27-year-old driver of that car was taken to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The passenger in that car, later identified as 30-year-old Javonta Jones, of Muncie, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the people in the car were brother and sister, and were on their way home at the time.
The prosecutor also reviewed the actions of the police involved in the chase. The prosecutor determined they did not commit any criminal acts and will not be charging them. "When a police officer turns on the lights and sirens – pull over and stop, it is as simple as said," said Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman in a statement."If you do not, you can fully expect the police will pursue you and take you into custody."