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Pierce County Woman Charged After Car Crash and Stabbing Attempt
Pierce County woman charged with attempted murder after crashing car and trying to stab daughters.
In brief
Pierce County woman charged with attempted murder after crashing car and trying to stab daughters. A 35-year-old woman in Pierce County was charged with four counts of first-degree attempted murder after allegedly crashing her car and trying to stab her two daughters. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Pierce County Woman Charged
A 35-year-old woman in Pierce County was charged with four counts of first-degree attempted murder, two counts of vehicular assault while intoxicated, and felony harassment.
Suicidal Ideation Reported
A judge ordered Ellington, who a trooper reported was experiencing suicidal ideation, to undergo a competency evaluation.
Car Crash Details
A State Patrol trooper responded to a rollover collision on Interstate 5 south near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where Ellington tried to stab one daughter.
Military Officer Intervention
A military officer witnessed the crash, stopped Ellington, and took the knife from her after she tried to stab her older daughter.
Daughter's Account
A 10-year-old girl told police her mom believed people were following them and said they would die, causing the car crash.
Injuries and Aftermath
Both daughters were injured, with the younger having knife cuts and the older reporting her mom drank whiskey the night before.
The bottom line
A 35-year-old woman in Pierce County was charged with four counts of first-degree attempted murder after allegedly crashing her car and trying to stab her two daughters.
