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Takisha Hordge, a 25-year-old Syracuse resident, is set to face trial after rejecting a plea deal on Thursday (November 21). Hordge is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana when she allegedly ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle, resulting in the death of a passenger in the other car.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 2:21 a.m. on January 20 at the intersection of Catawba and North Salina streets in Syracuse. The victim, 59-year-old Gloria Hill, was a passenger in the car that Hordge's vehicle struck.
According to Syracuse.com, Hordge's trial is scheduled for March. If convicted, she could face a lengthy prison sentence.