Woman charged in high-speed crash that killed Dearborn doctor

by Junna Base November 8, 2024

A 26-year-old Taylor woman is facing two felony charges in connection with a crash that killed a Dearborn doctor who was a mother of three.

Felecia Sunshine Lazo was charged Thursday in 19th District Court in Dearborn with second-degree murder and reckless driving causing death.

According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Lazo is accused of driving over 100 miles per hour and ignoring a red light before crashing into 33-year-old Dr. on the morning of July 19. Ghada Mustapha clashed and killed him. The accident occurred at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Nowlin Street.

As a result of the accident, Lazo’s vehicle was overturned in the median of Michigan Avenue and Mustapha’s vehicle was facing northbound on eastbound Michigan Avenue.

According to police, Mustapha was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lazo suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, where she remained for about two weeks, her attorney, Mitchell Ribitwer, said during arraignment. She also underwent two weeks of inpatient rehabilitation and has ongoing occupational and physical therapy appointments.

When the defendant entered the courtroom with a cane, she appeared to need help walking. Ribitwer said his client suffered internal bleeding in her stomach, a fracture to the left side of her head and other fractures to her right foot, ankle, arm and ribs as a result of the accident.

The judge set Lazo’s bond at 10% at $250,000. If released, she will be ordered to wear a GPS device and remain confined to her home except for verified medical appointments. She is also forbidden from driving.

If convicted of second-degree murder, Lazo could face life in prison or several years in prison. On the charge of reckless driving causing death, she faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and/or a fine of between $2,500 and $10,000.

Several of the victim’s family members, including her husband, were present at the arraignment but declined to comment at this time.

Mustapha worked as a family physician at Corewell Health Taylor Hospital, a Corewell Health spokesperson previously confirmed. According to WebMD, she graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2017.

“By all accounts, Ghada Mustapha was a young, brilliant and passionate doctor who was just beginning her medical career,” prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a news release this week. “She had hopes, dreams and goals for herself and her family.” . This defendant’s alleged actions cost her her life – along with all her hopes, dreams and goals.”

A probable cause hearing for Lazo is scheduled for Nov. 15 at 9 a.m

Nour Rahal is a trends and breaking news reporter. Email her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @nrahal1.

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