CrimeThursday, October 29

Bond is set for the driver in the I-10 crash before Christina Munn-Holliday disappeared

The Daily Baton Rouge teamFrom Thursday’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

Sandrea Davis, 21, the alleged driver in the Sept. 30 crash on I-10 in Iberville Parish, had bond set at $10,000, WBRZ reports, citing court documents. She faces charges of reckless operation with accident and simple escape, Louisiana First News reports. Munn-Holliday, 22, was last seen walking east on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge after the crash.

Davis allegedly escaped handcuffs two days after detectives interviewed her

Sept. 30Munn-Holliday, 22, is last seen after a two-car crash on I-10.
Oct. 20Detectives interview Davis and a passenger; Davis allegedly admits speeding.
Oct. 22Davis escapes handcuffs at LSP Troop A and is caught at the front desk.

Sources: KLFY, Louisiana First News, WBRZ

Her vehicle's data recorder showed about 105 mph, KLFY reports. State Police said they “cannot confirm or discuss specific evidence or investigative findings at this time.” WBRZ says jail records show Davis is also held on felony probation.

Speed: about 105 mph, per her vehicle's data recorder
Reward: $20,000 for information leading to her safe return
Search: LSP, United Cajun Navy and family near Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

The crash and search by the numbers

105 mph: Davis's speed at the crash, per her vehicle's data recorder
$10,000: Davis's bond, per court documents
$20,000: cash reward for Munn-Holliday's safe return
milepost 128: on I-10 east in Iberville Parish, where the crash happened

Sources: KLFY, Louisiana First News, WBRZ

Sources: WBRZ, Louisiana First News, KLFY

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