MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The motorist involved in the crash that killed former Shelby County Medical Examiner, Dr. Karen Chancellor, was indicted on Tuesday, March 29.
According to Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich, Courtney T. Kincaid, 41, was charged with two counts of intoxication vehicular homicide, reckless driving, and driving under the influence.
Kincaid is being held at the Shelby County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
On September 10, 2021, Kincaid was traveling eastbound at high speeds while intoxicated.
According to an investigator's report, Kincaid’s BAC at the time of the crash was 267.
Witnesses said that Kincaid lost control of his car, crossing the median and went airborne. Kincaid landed on top of Dr. Chancellor’s SUV, which was traveling Westbound.
Dr. Chancellor was taken to the hospital after the accident, and she died from her injuries.
