Archive · 25 Dec 2025
TikToker Tea Tyme arrested for fatal hit-and-run
A TikToker named Tea Tyme, whose real name is Tynesha McCarty-Wroten, was arrested for allegedly hitting and killing a man named Darren Lucas while she was driving and livestreaming.
The incident happened in November in a Chicago suburb.
Tea Tyme was arrested on December 23 in Zion, Illinois.
The police confirmed that a video from her livestream showed the crash.
Tea Tyme said she didn't see the man crossing the road and thought she had a green light.
She was charged with reckless homicide and using her phone while driving.
After the incident, she continued to livestream and asked for donations, which upset many people.
TikToker Tea Tyme (Tynesha McCarty-Wroten) was arrested on December 23 for allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian while livestreaming in November.
The victim was identified as Darren Lucas, a 59-year-old man walking home from work.
The Zion Police Department verified the authenticity of the livestream video showing the crash.
Tea Tyme was charged with reckless homicide and aggravated use of an electronic communication device.
Tea Tyme continued to livestream and ask for donations after the incident, drawing backlash.
- Who
- Tynesha McCarty-Wroten (Tea Tyme), a TikToker, and Darren Lucas, the victim
- What
- Tea Tyme was arrested for allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian while livestreaming
- When
- The incident occurred in November, and Tea Tyme was arrested on December 23
- Where
- The incident happened in a Chicago suburb, and Tea Tyme was arrested in Zion, Illinois
- Why
- Tea Tyme was charged with reckless homicide and aggravated use of an electronic communication device
- Name
- Tynesha McCarty-Wroten (Tea Tyme)
- Age
- Not specified
- Location
- Zion, Illinois
- Victim
- Darren Lucas (59)
- Incident Date
- November (exact date not specified)
- Arrest Date
- December 23
- Charges
- Reckless homicide, aggravated use of an electronic communication device
- Livestream
- Video verified as authentic, recorded at the time of the crash