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Fatal Zion Crash: TikTok Livestream Under Investigation

11/12/2025

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Driver Under Investigation

A fatal crash in Zion, Illinois killed 59-year-old Darren Lucas at a November 3 intersection; no arrests were made as of November 10.
Investigators are reviewing a TikTok livestream allegedly showing a woman in a 2015 Ford Edge saying, "I just hit somebody," to verify its authenticity.
The driver remains at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Lucas's son-in-law mourns the loss and notes the impact on their family.

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Creator Faces Backlash

TikTok creator Tea_Tyme_3 faces backlash after allegedly hitting and killing Darren Lucas, 59.
Three days after the incident, Tea_Tyme_3 solicited donations for "mental leave," sparking online outrage.
The livestream captured her reaction, stating "I just hit somebody," while authorities said drugs and alcohol were not factors.
The driver, Tynesha McCarty, has not been charged and remained at the scene.

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Driver Under Investigation

A fatal crash in Zion, Illinois killed 59-year-old Darren Lucas at a November 3 intersection; no arrests were made as of November 10.
Investigators are reviewing a TikTok livestream allegedly showing a woman in a 2015 Ford Edge saying, "I just hit somebody," to verify its authenticity.
The driver remains at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Lucas's son-in-law mourns the loss and notes the impact on their family.

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