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Influencer Summer Wheaton made headlines last week after it was announced that she was finally arrested for her involvement in a deadly DUI crash last summer that claimed the life of a rideshare driver.

On Monday, Feb. 24, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that Wheaton turned herself in for the fatal collision at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, People magazine reported.

Wheaton, who boasts over 100,000 followers on Instagram, was arrested on multiple charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to the outlet.

The Los Angeles Times previously reported that on July 24, 2024, Wheaton left an event held at the popular and heavily celeb-attended restaurant, Nobu, around 10:30 p.m. local time.

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While driving down Pacific Coast Highway, Wheaton, 32, is said to have crossed the center median on the highway and crashed into 44-year-old Martin Okeke who was driving in the opposite direction.

Okeke was pronounced dead at the scene while Wheaton and a fellow passenger were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Wheaton posted bond the same day she was arrested and released from custody. There are currently no further updates regarding a trial date. 

However, according to ABC 7 Los Angeles, the family of Okeke has filed a wrongful death suit against Wheaton, citing that she was “severely intoxicated and impaired” at the time of the fatal crash.

Wheaton now joins a long list of Black celebrities with DUIs or DWIs. Keep swiping for more of your favorite stars who have had trouble behind the wheel.

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2. Tiffany Haddish, 45
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The Girl’s Trip actress and comedienne was arrested on DUI charges in January 2022 and December 2023, with the arrests taking place in Los Angeles and Georgia, respectively. In the Georgia case, a judge barred Haddish from consuming alcohol and illegal substances and to submit to random drug testing. She was able to avoid jail time.

3. DaniLeigh, 30
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The singer, dancer, and actress was arrested and charged with DUI following a May 2023 hit-and-run crash in Miami Beach. According to police, she swerved her vehicle and hit a man on a moped, dragging him for a block before stopping. She was initially hit with three felony charges and sentenced to five years probation without serving jail time.

4. Justin Combs, 31
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The eldest son of Sean “Diddy” Combs faced two misdemeanor charges due to a July 2023 arrest. After running a red light in Beverly Hills, he was pulled over by police and found to have a blood alcohol level over 0.08%. Combs copped a plea deal in the case and was sentenced to three years probation and required to enter an alcohol and drug program for first-time offenders.

7. Tiger Woods, 49
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The legendary golfer made global headlines in 2017 when he was arrested and charged with DUI after police found him asleep at the wheel. Shortly after, it was discovered that he had five different drugs in his system: Hydrocodone, hydromorphone, Xanax, Ambien, and Delta-9 carboxy THC. Woods avoided jail time after entering a guilty plea and agreeing to participate in a drug diversion program.

9. Nicole Richie, 43
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The daughter of music legend Lionel Richie made headlines back in 2007 when she was arrested and charged with DUI. She was pulled over by police after driving the wrong way down a Los Angeles highway. Once stopped, she failed a field sobriety test and admitted she smoked marijuana and took Vicodin. Richie entered a plea deal and was sentenced to four days in jail, three years probation, and a $2,048 fine.