Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide In Nashville Accident Involving 13-Year-Old Driver

From the City of Nashville:

March 25, 2021

Katrina Russell, 37, is charged with vehicular homicide by recklessness and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in relation to the March 5th two-car collision on Nolensville Pike involving a 13-year-old driver that claimed the life of David Cheatham, 71, of Nashville.

The charges stem from Russell’s admission that there was an exchange of money between her and the teen for the keys to her car, the Dodge Dart involved in the fatal crash. The teen told investigators that he bought the car for $80.

Russell, who does not have a residence, was taken into custody when officers responded to a Helmwood Drive home under renovation after reports of people living there without permission. Russell came to the door and told officers that she was helping a friend paint the house. Russell is jailed in lieu of $6,000 bond.

The 13-year-old driver involved in the fatal crash is charged in Juvenile Court with vehicular homicide by recklessness, driving without a license, and no proof of insurance.

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