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Tragedy in Webster: Woman Charged in Child's Fatal Crash
18 Apr
Summary
- A woman faces charges for a fatal crash involving a 10-year-old girl.
- The fatal crash occurred on School Street in Webster, Massachusetts.
- The accused is held on $100,000 bail pending a court appearance.
A tragic incident in Webster, Massachusetts, has led to the arrest of Sherrie Mae Plitouke, who faces charges related to the death of 10-year-old Marleigh Guevara. Police took Plitouke into custody at her Southbridge home on Friday, April 17, 2026. The charges against her include motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, negligent operation, and speeding.
The fatal collision took place on School Street on Saturday, April 11, 2026, shortly before 1 p.m. First responders were alerted to the scene, and a bystander initiated CPR using an automated external defibrillator before emergency personnel arrived. Despite these efforts, Guevara succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Plitouke is currently being held on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Dudley District Court on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Marleigh Guevara was a student at Park Avenue Elementary School in Webster. The community mourned her loss with a candlelight vigil held earlier this week. The Webster Police Department expressed their condolences, emphasizing the profound impact of such a loss on a community.
