Texas Mother Faces Manslaughter Charges After Fatal Crash Involving Two Graduates

Aldrea Rogers, a 22-year-old mother from Texas, is facing manslaughter charges after a tragic accident claimed the lives of two Southern Methodist University graduates. According to Dallas County jail records, Rogers was allegedly driving at 82 mph in a 35 mph zone when her Hyundai Elantra struck a Toyota Prius, which was occupied by Julian Harris, 23, and Madison Duren, 22. Harris died instantly at the scene, while Duren was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

The couple had recently celebrated their graduation and were involved in Dallas’ theater community. At the time of the crash, Rogers had her two young children in the vehicle, who fortunately survived the incident. Investigators reported that the couple’s car was attempting to turn onto a major roadway when it was hit. Rogers has been held in the Dallas County Jail, with her bond set at $500,000 for the two counts of manslaughter.