TikTok creator Tea Tyme, whose real name is Tynesha McCarty-Wroten, has been arrested weeks after a deadly crash that happened while she was livestreaming. Police say the 43-year-old was driving and broadcasting live when she hit and killed a 59-year-old man in a Chicago suburb. The arrest took place in Zion, Illinois, where she was booked on two serious felony charges. Authorities say the case centers on distracted driving and the danger of using social media behind the wheel.The crash happened on November 3. Police say McCarty-Wroten was driving through an intersection when she struck Darren Lucas, who was crossing the road. According to reports, the impact was heard during the livestream. Moments later, McCarty-Wroten could be heard reacting in shock. The video quickly spread online and caused strong public reaction.She now faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated use of a communication device resulting in death, according to police records. The case has drawn attention to the risks of livestreaming while driving, which is illegal in many places.
Tynesha McCarty-Wroten was livestreaming when Darren Lucas was killed, police say
Police say McCarty-Wroten was live on TikTok when the crash happened. In the video, a loud thud is heard, followed by her voice saying, “I just hit somebody.” A child who was in the car can also be heard asking what happened. Another adult in the vehicle checked to see if the driver was okay.Reports say McCarty-Wroten has shared past posts on Facebook about her daughter, Armoni. The presence of a child in the car added to public concern after the video spread.After the crash, anger grew online when McCarty-Wroten returned to social media and asked for money. Just days after Darren Lucas died, she hosted another livestream and asked followers to send Cash App donations for what she called a mental break. Speaking on the stream, she said, “You know I don’t like asking y’all, but if y’all… find it in y’all’s heart and y’all wanna support, my CashApp is right there.” This quote was reported by The Guardian.Many viewers reacted with outrage. One comment read, “CASH APP???? AFTER MOWING OVER SOMEBODY…????”The victim’s family later learned about the arrest from the state attorney’s office. Darren Lucas’s son-in-law, Chris King, told The Guardian, “The family and myself are glad to see the wheels of justice moving.”Details of the arrest were also reported by TMZ. The case is still active, and authorities say more updates may follow as it moves through court.Also Read: Who is Tea Tyme? TikToker accused of hitting Zion man during live stream as shocking clip goes viral
