Police in Montgomery County arrested the man Tuesday who they believe was driving a car when it crashed, killing two passengers and injuring a third in Pottstown late Monday night.
Authorities say Roger Tracy Malloy, 27, was driving a gold-colored Lincoln Continental when it crashed into a utility pole, spun into a yard and hit an oil tank around 11:30 on State Road. Mallow and some of his passengers were smoking K2, a brand of synthetic cannabis, inside the car, according to a police criminal complaint and affidavit. The affidavit also states someone yelled, "slow down, you're going 60 miles per hour," moments before the crash happened. Police claim the vehicle belonged to Malloy's sister.
Four passengers were in the car when it crashed. One of the passengers, Rachael Witt, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second teen, Kendal Harper, 16, was transported to Reading Hospital, where he remained in critical condition Thursday.
James Crawford, 28, was also in the vehicle. He was rushed to Pottstown Hospital. He was pronounced dead just after midnight, police say.
After the crash, Malloy and another male -- his brother -- reportedly pulled everyone out of the car and then fled from the scene of the crash, according to the Montgomery County prosecutors.
It's unclear how the five people in the car all knew each other.
Around noon Tuesday, prosecutors sent out information asking for the public's help in finding Malloy. Around 1:30 p.m. police had Malloy was in custody, they told NBC10. Malloy was caught on camera walking to court for an arraignment while in handcuffs. As he walked, Malloy tearfully told reporters he was sorry and that "it was an accident."
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Prosecutors say Malloy was driving on a suspended license and they say the suspension is DUI-related stemming from an April 29 offense. Court records show that earlier this year, Malloy served two days in prison and paid a fine after pleading guilty to DUI.
Court records also show that in 2008 he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and drug possession with intent to manufacture or deliver stemming from a Jan. 2007 arrest. He was given four years probation in Aug. 2008, which would mean he would still be on probation at this time.
Malloy is facing charges including multiple counts of accident involving death and personal injury while not properly licensed. He is also facing $1 million bail and is undergoing toxicology tests.
Authorities asked anyone with information to call the Pottstown Police Department at 610-970-6570.
