Ashley Hagood and her four children were in a car crash in April in Alabama

An Alabama man has been indicted more than two months after four members of a family were killed in a crash on a highway.

The victims — Ashley Hagood and her children Bryleigh Pledger and Brynleigh Pledger, both 7 years old, and Bryant Ballew, 13 — died as a result of the crash at the intersection of Highway 157 and Highway 24 on April 11, Moulton, Ala. Mayor Ryan Jolly said at the time.

On Monday, June 29, Garrett Cole Nix turned himself in after authorities announced indictments against him on several charges including manslaughter, the Moulton Police Department confirms to PEOPLE in a press release.

Investigators allege Nix was speeding and ran a red light on April 11, crashing his vehicle into the car Hagood was driving.

A crash report obtained by WAFF 48 stated Hagood had the right of way when the collision occurred.

Another of Hagood’s children, a 10-year-old, was also taken to the hospital and eventually recovered, AL.com, The Moulton Advertiser and WAFF 48 reported.

Hagood was remembered for her loyal heart and determination, and was affectionately known as “Wonder Woman” for the way she embraced motherhood, according to her online obituary.

Her son Bryant was described in his obituary as a “kind and tend[er]-hearted” older brother who strived to be the best at anything he pursued.

“He couldn’t wait to customize his own truck. If you knew Bryant, you know that truck was going to be top of the line, with all the bells and whistles,” the obituary said.

In her own Facebook account, Hagood wrote lovingly about her twin daughters.

“In my eyes there is no one that can equal y’all’s beauty,” read part of the December 2024 post. “No matter how old y’all might be, both of you will always be my little girls.”

Nix has been charged with four counts of manslaughter, according to the warrants, the press release states.

He is also facing one count each of first-degree assault, driving under the influence, running a red light, speeding and failure to wear a seatbelt.

It wasn’t immediately clear if Nix has entered pleas but his lawyer has said the case doesn’t warrant manslaughter charges, according to the outlets.

“No one disputes that this is a horrible, awful tragedy. However, it is an accident,” attorney James Sturdivant said, according to WAFF 48. “This case does not belong in criminal court, and it certainly does not belong with a manslaughter charge.”

He made similar comments to AL.com and the Hartselle Enquirer, and has consistently denied allegations that Nix was under the influence at the time of the crash.

Source: https://people.com/mom-twin-daughters-son-killed-car-crash-suspect-allegedly-turns-himself-in-12010824