Tamika Pledger was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and three counts of aggravated battery in connection with an accident on Jan. 30, 2015.
A jury in Wyandotte County District Court today found Pledger guilty on all counts that she was charged with. Tierra Smith, a teenager, died when Pledger’s car hit a group of teens at 13th and Troup. A group of teens were fighting in the middle of the street. Pledger said her brakes did not work.
Pledger, a community activist, was a candidate for Unified Government commissioner, 1st District at large, at the time of the accident. A special prosecutor was appointed in the case.