SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man found guilty for his role in a deadly crash while racing another car will learn his fate today.
Ahmed Juma, 22, Wichita, is scheduled to appear before Judge Quentin Pittman for sentencing.
He was originally charged with two counts reckless involuntary manslaughter and two alternative counts of involuntary manslaughter in commission of another crime: racing.
Just before 2:30a.m. November 15, 2023, a Lexus GS350 driven by Juma was westbound in the 6200 Block of East Pawnee, according to Sheriff's Lt. Nathan Gibbs. The Lexus left the road, struck a utility pole, rolled and all three occupants were ejected.
The rear passenger Carol Chakra, 19, Wichita, was pronounced deceased on scene, according to Gibbs. EMS transported the front seat passenger Lian Awadi 19, Wichita, to a local hospital in critical condition and she later died. Juma was treated at a local hospital and released.
The second vehicle at the scene did not have any physical contact with the Lexus however the occupants knew the individuals involved in the collision. It does not appear alcohol was a factor in the crash at this time. Speed is a likely factor, Lt. Gibbs reported at the time of the preliminary investigation.