GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 21-year-old woman has died from injuries she sustained in a crash involving a moped and an SUV earlier this month, according to the Greensboro Police Department.
Police identified the victim as Anastasia Estrella Cooper, who died on June 19 as a result of injuries suffered in the collision that occurred on June 14.
According to investigators, the crash happened shortly before 3 a.m. on Spring Garden Street near Eula Street. Authorities said Makayla Kaitlynn Ouboun Theng, of Graham, was driving a Lexus SUV westbound on Spring Garden Street ahead of a man and woman riding a moped in the same direction.
Police said the SUV made a U-turn in front of the moped, resulting in a collision. Cooper and the other rider on the moped suffered serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite medical efforts, Cooper later succumbed to her injuries on June 19.
Following an investigation, Theng was arrested and initially charged with driving while impaired and failing to yield resulting in serious injury.
After Cooper’s death, additional charges were filed against Theng, including felony death by vehicle, felony serious injury by vehicle, and unsafe tires. Authorities said she was given no bond.
The crash remains under investigation as detectives continue to review the circumstances leading up to the collision.
The death of Cooper has left family members, friends, and members of the Greensboro community mourning the loss of a young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Loved ones continue to grieve as the legal process moves forward in the case.
Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Greensboro Police Department.
