Authorities announced the arrest of 38-year-old Shaikan Pitts on Wednesday.
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The crash happened back on November 25, 2023, on Old York Road and Spring Avenue in Elkins Park, Montgomery County.
Officers were called to the scene around 6 p.m. for reports of a two-car crash. Upon arrival, police found 33-year-old Laishah "Nala" Holloman trapped under her white Ford van.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation later revealed that Holloman's van was pulling out of a driveway when it was struck by a silver Nissan Rogue, which police say was driven by Pitts.
The Rogue struck the driver's side door so hard police say it spun out before overturning.
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Investigators said Pitts was driving 69 mph in a 40 mph zone and took no action to brake before the crash.
Toxicology tests showed that Pitts' blood-alcohol level was .13%, which is above the legal limit, and that he had cannabinoids in his system.
Police also revealed that Pitts has never held a valid driver's license.
Pitts is now being charged with homicide by vehicle-DUI, driving under the influence, reckless driving, driving without a license, and other related charges.