Las Vegas mom, 23, and aunt, 25, arrested after killing two toddlers - decapitating one - in crash

Two women have been arrested and charged in connection to a North Las Vegas crash that killed two toddlers, decapitating one. 

The driver in the suspected DUI crash is believed to be Kaleah Shaelle Manning, 25, the toddlers' aunt. The mother of Taylor Wilmer, 3, and Rose Wilmer, 2, Raenysa Clydette-Glenn Washington, 23, has also been charged with child neglect and endangerment. 

The fatal crash occurred Sunday evening and police say the toddlers were improperly restrained when Manning side-swept trees, a light pole and a wall before crashing into a palm tree head-on. 

Rose, who was decapitated in the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene while Taylor was taken to University Medical Center and was later pronounced dead. 

Raenysa Clydette-Glenn Washington, 23 Kaleah Shaelle Manning, 25

The toddler's mother (left) and aunt (right) have both been charged in connection to the fatal DUI crash

After the crash, Manning and Washington were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Washington is facing charges of child neglect/endangerment resulting in death. 

Manning faces three counts of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm or death, two counts of child neglect/endangerment resulting in death, two counts of operating a vehicle without child safety restraints, operating a vehicle with a suspended registration, no proof of insurance, and failure to maintain a travel lane. 

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Police had originally reported the two young girls were unrestrained in the crash, but later confirmed they were placed in adult seatbelts. 

'Due to the improper restraints, it resulted in one toddler being decapitated,' a news release from police stated earlier this week. 

According to safety experts, children are supposed to ride in a safety seat until they are four-years-old or weigh at least 40 pounds. 

Children should then use a car booster seat until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall. 

Manning was allegedly impaired and speeding around 9:16 p.m. in the 5000 block of North Scott Robinson Drive in North Las Vegas. 

At the scene, police said Manning's breath had a strong alcoholic odor. 

The aunt also had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, kept repeating herself, and admitted to consuming two shots of alcohol before the crash.

The toddlers' mother and aunt remain in serious condition at this time.

Rose (right) was decapitated in the crash due to being improperly restrained

Rose (right) was decapitated in the crash due to being improperly restrained 

Taylor Wilmer, 3, and Rose Wilmer, 2, were both killed in the December 11 crash

Taylor Wilmer, 3, and Rose Wilmer, 2, were both killed in the December 11 crash 

The girls' father, Tavon Wilmer, 22, spoke with local media and described the incident as 'something that should never have happened.' 

Tavon said he was in Michigan taking care of a family member when he got the call. 

'They just brought me joy every day,' the father said. 

'Every day, I looked at my phone. I wanted to push myself. They were my motivation. They were my all. Every day I wake up, I feel like a part of me is missing.'

On Saturday, the community came together to remember Taylor and Rose. 

One of their former babysitters, Venus Blankenship, said she is 'devastated' by the loss.   

'I could have fainted,' the babysitter said. 'Devastated. Devastated. I didn't know how to feel. I went numb.'

Other friends, family members, and loved ones set up a small memorial for the girls. 

North Las Vegas police released a video of the scene after the crash, showing the path of destruction as the car, a Honda Odyssey, lost control. 

Washington pictured after the crash Manning picutred in the hospital after the crash

The girl's mother (left) and aunt (right) remain in serious condition at this time

Manning side-swept several items before veering off the road and hitting a tree head-on

Manning side-swept several items before veering off the road and hitting a tree head-on

One of the toddlers was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was taken to the hospital where she later died

One of the toddlers was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was taken to the hospital where she later died 

The car was badly damaged with the front portion of the vehicle almost completely smashed in. 

Police and family are now using the incident to remind the public about the dangers of drinking and driving and not properly restraining children. 

'This is a call to action about DUI, speed, and proper child restraints… Driving after drinking is deadly… these things are very avoidable,' said NLVPD Public Information Officer Alexander Cuevas. 'A regular car seat is not to be used for a child.'

'Keep your kids safe. Don't drink and drive. Don't drink and drive. It's taken a toll on a lot of people out in Las Vegas... All of the news I've been seeing is a lot of DUI crashes. It's just crazy.'

Police and family members are using the crash to remind people not to drink and drive as well as to properly restrain children in vehicles

Police and family members are using the crash to remind people not to drink and drive as well as to properly restrain children in vehicles

Tavon said he and his family have not set up a GoFundMe but are taking Cashapp donations. 

Anyone looking to make a donation can use the tag: $Taeylrandrosemarie.

Tavon said he is planning a memorial service for his children and is aiming for the end of December. 

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