A woman who is accused of driving drunk has been charged in connection to a deadly crash in Ledyard that happened earlier this year.
Police said 23-year-old Amber Lahue, of New London, turned herself in on Tuesday.
Her charges are in connection to a deadly crash that happened in February.
According to an arrest warrant, an officer had stopped Lahue on Route 12 on Feb. 22 around 9:30 p.m. As the officer was completing a misdemeanor summons for speeding, Lahue allegedly sped off. She reportedly went 95 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone, the warrant said.
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Once Lahue sped off heading northbound, investigators said she crossed over the double yellow lines and passed vehicles in the southbound lane.
She allegedly went over the double yellow lines multiple times before losing control of her vehicle and hitting a boulder off of the road.
Both passengers in Lahue's vehicle were transported to the hospital. One passenger, identified as 27-year-old Aaron Baldwin Jr. of New London, was later pronounced dead.
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Prior to the crash, investigators said Lahue had two mixed drinks at one restaurant and another drink at a second restaurant. As she left the second restaurant, she was stopped by police for speeding.
While investigating, authorities said they determined Lahue's blood alcohol level was twice over the legal limit.
She is facing charges including manslaughter with a motor vehicle, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, reckless driving and improper passing.
Lahue posted a $150,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 21.
