Chicago Man Accused of a DUI-Related Reckless Homicide in Death of 6-Year-Old Girl

Eddie Lumpkin, of Chicago, has been accused of driving with alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine in his system, resulting in a crash that killed a 6-year-old girl last month. The Cook County State’s Attorney will prosecute Lumpkin for reckless homicide, two counts of aggravated DUI causing death and six counts of aggravated DUI causing bodily harm.

The charges stem from a car crash on February 16th that killed Jada Washington. Washington and her aunt, 21-year-old Tiuette Richardson, were on their way to buy candy at a store when prosecutors allege Lumpkin came speeding southbound on Ashland Avenue. After hitting both Washington and Richardson, who were on the median, Lumpkin allegedly failed a field sobriety test and subsequent chemical testing. Two 40-ounce beer bottles were found in Lumpkin’s vehicle, one was open.

Court records show that since 1987, Lumpkin has received approximately forty tickets for offenses such as disregarding a stop sign and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Lumpkin’s criminal defense attorney defends his client’s actions on that evening and says that the evidence will show that his client was sober.

Man Indicted in DUI Crash that Killed 6-Year-Old Girl, myFOXchicago.com, March 18, 2010