Outcry as TikTok livestreamer who allegedly hit & killed man asks for donations
11 days ago
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- #legal investigation
- #road safety
- A social media creator allegedly killed a pedestrian while livestreaming and driving in Chicago.
- The creator solicited donations for 'mental leave' after the incident, sparking backlash.
- The victim, Darren Lucas, 59, died from blunt force injuries after being struck at an intersection.
- Police confirmed the driver, a 43-year-old Zion woman, stayed at the scene; no charges have been filed yet.
- Investigators are reviewing a TikTok livestream video believed to be relevant to the case.
- The livestream showed the driver, 'Tea_Tyme_3,' reacting to hitting someone before disconnecting.
- TikTok prohibits livestreaming while driving, but users can bypass this with customized backgrounds.
- The driver's account went private, and she later posted about releasing a new album, drawing criticism.
- Authorities have not disclosed if the driver was cited for traffic violations.
- The driver is also known as Ty Nesha, a musician, and previously ran a now-dissolved publishing company.