The woman suspected in two hit-and-run crashes in Lehigh Acres last Sunday had her first court appearance Wednesday.
Amber Tremblay, 33, was arrested on multiple felony charges Tuesday, including hit-and-run with a failure to stay on scene, driving with a suspended license, and reckless driving.
But Tremblay’s attorney now argues there’s no proof she was behind the wheel.
“Is there anything within the PC or booking report that puts her behind the wheel?” The judge asked in court today
The state argued that witnesses place Tremblay behind the wheel at the time of the crash when an ATV driver was hit and seriously injured. Witnesses say Tremblay then left the area and was involved in a second crash on Bell Blvd.
“Witnesses say they saw the woman in the pink bikini step out of the challenger and began yelling and screaming. But they don’t say they see her get out of the driver’s seat,” said Tremblay’s attorney Aaron O’Brien.
O’Brien also argued against charges of reckless driving.
“There is no evidence of reckless driving the witnesses say the vehicles collided. Speed alone is usually not enough for reckless driving. And here I would say it’s not, there’s no speed limit. There are no marked lanes.”
The state responded, saying given that the crash took place in a recreational area with children and ATV’s present, her driving should be considered reckless.
“Given the type of area it is, it’s a recreational area a lot of children and ATVs would be reckless for the environment she’s in.”
Tremblay’s attorney disputes the charges from the second scene, claiming that Tremblay was a passenger. He argued that only the driver is required to stay on the scene of a crash.
Wednesday, the judge gave the state 24 hours to provide proof that Tremblay was behind the wheel.