Greensboro DWI Crash: Suspect’s Family Launches GoFundMe After Killing Man, Injuring His Fiancé As They Changed Tire
The Greensboro DWI crash that left one man dead and another seriously injured has sparked widespread public outrage, not only over the tragic loss but also due to a fundraising campaign created by the suspect’s family. The deadly collision occurred early Friday morning around 12:31 a.m. on U.S. 29 North near South Holden Road in Greensboro, North Carolina.
According to the Greensboro Police Department, 25-year-old Robert Lynn Faison Jr., of Greensboro, has been charged in connection with the fatal incident. Authorities say Faison Jr. was driving northbound when he veered off the road and struck a parked Jeep Grand Cherokee on the shoulder, which had its hazard lights activated. Two individuals, who were outside the vehicle changing a flat tire, were struck during the crash.
Chris Hammonds, 39, was killed in the collision. His fiancée, Lisa Oxendine, was seriously injured and remains hospitalized. Both victims’ families have created GoFundMe campaigns to assist with funeral and medical expenses. (Click here to support Chris Hammonds’ memorial. Click here to support Lisa Oxendine’s recovery.)
Greensboro DWI Crash Prompts Backlash After Suspect’s Family Launches GoFundMe While Victims’ Families Seek Justice
What’s fueling community outrage is the separate GoFundMe started by Faison Jr.’s family, who portray him in a sympathetic light. The campaign description reads: “To know him is to love him. These are unfortunate circumstances and we need your help and prayers!” Critics on social media have questioned the appropriateness of raising money for a suspect in a DWI crash that caused death and serious injury.
His GoFundMe Campaign has raised nearly $3,000.
Faison Jr. is facing multiple charges, including:
Driving While Impaired
Failure to Maintain Lane Control
Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid a Collision
Felony Serious Injury by Vehicle
Felony Death by Vehicle
He was booked into the Guilford County Jail and released Monday night at 11:11 p.m. on a $150,000 bond. As part of his bond agreement, he is prohibited from contacting the victims’ families.
As Lisa Oxendine recovers in the hospital, Hammonds’ loved ones are preparing to say their final goodbyes.
