Woman charged with DWI in accident where boyfriend died

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007

By Marcie Young
Charlotte Observer Staff Writer

CLAREMONT – A Claremont woman was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving after her SUV flipped early Sunday, killing her boyfriend, authorities said.

Lisa Marie Carroll, 39, and Thomas Demus Dillard, 33, also of Claremont, had been out in Caldwell County drinking Saturday night and ended up arguing on Hollow Springs Circle, off N.C. 18 near the Wilkes County line, N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper T.C. Williams said.

Dillard was either running alongside Carroll's 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe or standing on the step board when, about 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Carroll swerved and hit an embankment, Williams said. The Tahoe flipped, crushing Dillard.

Dillard died at the scene, Williams said. Carroll was treated at Caldwell Memorial Hospital for minor injuries and released. She may face additional charges, Williams said.


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