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A ‘drunk driver’ accused of driving into a sophomore student and killing her after ‘one margarita’ has a dog called tequila.
Lynlee Pollis, 27, has been charged with running through a red light and smashing into the car of Honor Elizabeth Wallace, 19, on Sunday.
The operations analyst admitted to officers that she had ‘one margarita’ before the crash, as well as on medication for ADHD.
She has been charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle and intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle after smashing her car into Wallace’s.
Pollis’ social media says that she’s ‘obsessed’ with her husky, who she named ‘Tequila Fontaine’ while studying hospitality management at the University of Kentucky.
Lynlee Pollis, 27, has been charged with running through a red light and smashing into the car of Honor Elizabeth Wallace, 19, on Sunday
Pollis’ social media says that she’s ‘obsessed’ with her husky, who she named ‘Tequila Fontaine’ while studying hospitality management at the University of Kentucky
The blonde was part of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and happily posed with bottles of champagne, tequila, beer and wine while jetting around Europe.
Her social media is littered with pictures of the dog, including one of the pup ‘drinking’ whispering angel.
She collided with Wallace’s vehicle after allegedly running a red light at 4.20pm at the exit of Monticello Avenue and State Highway 75 in Dallas.
Wallace and her friend, who was a passenger in the car, were rushed to hospital where the university student died. Her friend is in a stable condition.
Pollis was also taken to hospital, and suffered minor injuries, before being arrested by Dallas Police, and is currently in the county jail where she is being held on a $100,000 bond.
Authorities say that Wallace and her friend were traveling eastbound on Monticello Avenue and were crossing a green light at the northbound N. Central Expressway service road.
Pollis, who was driving northbound on the same service road, allegedly ran the red light and crashed into the victims.
Wallace, from Grosse Point, Michigan, was a sophomore student at Southern Methodist University, studying Spanish and English.
Pollis Right who was driving northbound on the same service road, allegedly ran the red light and crashed into Wallace (left)
Her social media is littered with pictures of the dog, including one of the pup ‘drinking’ whispering angel
Dallas Police say Wallace and her friend were travelling eastbound on Monticello Avenue (right) and were crossing a green light at the northbound N. Central Expressway service road (left). There Pollis, who was driving northbound on the same service road, allegedly ran the red light and crashed into the victims
The blonde was part of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and happily posed with bottles of champagne, tequila, beer and wine while jetting around Europe
She is currently in the county jail where she is being held on a $100,000 bond
Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. KC Mmeje, said the community was ‘deeply saddened’ by her tragic death.
‘Honor was a valued member of our community, and we offer our heartfelt condolences and support to all who are affected by this loss.
‘Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends and classmates during this difficult time.’
The university asked in a statement to keep Honor’s family and friends in ‘your thoughts during this difficult time’.
The statement continued: ‘Honor, 19, had just begun her sophomore year at SMU this Fall. She was from Grosse Pointe, MI, pursuing degrees in Spanish and English.
‘Staff members in Students Affairs are making every effort to identify those who were close to Honor to offer care and support.
‘We ask for your compassion and understanding during this time as there may be students or others who need assistance and flexibility in your classes as they learn of and process this news.
‘Strength and support are found in community, and the SMU community stands ready to support you. Please keep Honor’s family and friends in your thoughts during this difficult time.’
