Kansas woman has been charged with murder for a car crash that killed a 18-month-old child

Shawnee Co., KS –  According to the court documents, her name is Jhanae Alexus Tate and she is charged with first-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, four counts of aggravated battery and improper child restraint.

This unfortunate incident occurred on May 9th.

She was driving a Ford Fusion when she veered off the road in Topeka, then drove into traffic and hit a Dodge Journey head-on.

An 18-month-old child in her car died and four victims in the other vehicle were hospitalized.

She is being held on a $1 million bond.

This story will be updated.