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Two Drivers Charged After McKinney Street‑Racing Crash That Killed Elderly Couple

Investigators say a high‑speed race led to the collision and neighbors are demanding traffic controls at the intersection.

Overview

  • A crash at Custer Road and Bedford Lane on July 17 killed William "Bill" Lavich Lazarus and Sandra "Sandi" Lee Lazarus, both 77, who were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police say the collision resulted from a high‑speed race between a red BMW driven by James Armont and a black Tesla driven by Braydon Moss.
  • James Armont, 51, was arrested on July 21 and charged with two counts of second‑degree manslaughter and is held with bond set at $75,000 per count according to jail records.
  • Braydon Moss, 22, surrendered after warrants were issued and has been charged with two counts of racing on a highway resulting in injury or death; police continue to seek tips as the investigation proceeds.
  • Neighbors who long complained about speeding at the intersection have set up a memorial for the couple and are pushing city officials to install a stoplight or other traffic‑safety measures to protect bystanders.