An 18-year-old Detroit man was convicted Friday of second-degree murder and other charges for killing a 31-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child while also paralyzing the husband and injuring her 4-year-old son in a traffic crash while fleeing police.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office said Travion Smith will be sentenced on August 26.
Court record show that on Aug. 12, 2023, Smith was traveling northbound on Van Dyke Avenue at 15 Mile Road.
Police attempted a traffic stop on Smith, who was 16 years old at the time. Smith fled the police, driving up to 93 mph.
He ran the red light at 16 Mile and Van Dyke and hit the car driven by Norman Gumma with his pregnant wife, Faith, and his 4-year-old son.
Faith and her unborn child were pronounced dead at the scene, while Norman remains paralyzed. Their son has recovered from his injuries.
“This young man's decision to flee from a routine traffic stop has left an overwhelming loss,” Prosecutor Peter Lucido said after the verdict was announced. “His actions not only shattered a family but also eroded the community's sense of security. Our office will always tirelessly pursue justice for the families who have to live with these unnecessary, tragic events.”
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office said Travion Smith will be sentenced on August 26.
Court record show that on Aug. 12, 2023, Smith was traveling northbound on Van Dyke Avenue at 15 Mile Road.
Police attempted a traffic stop on Smith, who was 16 years old at the time. Smith fled the police, driving up to 93 mph.
He ran the red light at 16 Mile and Van Dyke and hit the car driven by Norman Gumma with his pregnant wife, Faith, and his 4-year-old son.
Faith and her unborn child were pronounced dead at the scene, while Norman remains paralyzed. Their son has recovered from his injuries.
“This young man's decision to flee from a routine traffic stop has left an overwhelming loss,” Prosecutor Peter Lucido said after the verdict was announced. “His actions not only shattered a family but also eroded the community's sense of security. Our office will always tirelessly pursue justice for the families who have to live with these unnecessary, tragic events.”
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