Mother Charged in DUI Manslaughter of 10-Month-Old Daughter
TL;DR: A 10-month-old girl died in a October 28 crash on Spring Run Road in Chesterfield; her mother, Aiyonnah Butler, faces DUI manslaughter charges.
Quick facts
- Who: A 10-month-old girl; her mother, Aiyonnah Butler (driver); grandmother Constance Butler
- What: Child fatality in vehicle crash; driver charged with DUI manslaughter
- When: October 28, 2026, around 5 p.m.
- Where: Spring Run Road, Chesterfield County (near Clearwood Road)
The story
A 10-month-old girl died after a two-vehicle crash on Spring Run Road near Clearwood Road in Chesterfield on October 28 around 5 p.m. According to reports, a Honda Civic driven by her mother, Aiyonnah Butler, crossed the center line and struck a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck. The impact caused serious injuries to multiple occupants. The baby did not survive. Her 3-year-old sister was also in the vehicle.
Aiyonnah Butler faces charges of DUI manslaughter and felony DWI with serious injury in connection with the crash. At the time of initial reporting, warrants had been issued and arrest was pending.
Witness Rebekah Brown, who has an 8-month-old child, was at the scene and called 911. She performed CPR on the baby after others pulled the unresponsive infant from the vehicle. The family later thanked Brown for ensuring the baby "wasn't alone" during the emergency response.
The child's grandmother, Constance Butler, described the baby as "precious" with "her own little personality." Butler told reporters she cried for three to four days straight after learning of the crash and expressed grief at missing future milestones. The family established a GoFundMe memorial and has begun planning funeral arrangements.
Key players
- Aiyonnah Butler: Mother, driver; charged with DUI manslaughter
- Constance Butler: Grandmother; family spokesperson
- Rebekah Brown: Witness; called 911 and provided CPR
Why it matters: A child passenger died in this crash, and police have charged the driver with DUI manslaughter, an allegation that has not been proven in court. The case marks a tragedy for the Chesterfield community and a significant loss for the family.
Update (2026-11-10): This story no longer names the 10-month-old girl or shows her photo, in line with our policy on minors.
Correction (2026-11-10): An earlier version of this story said the crash highlighted the dangers of impaired driving. The driver is charged with DUI manslaughter, and the charge has not been proven in court.
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Development timeline
- 2026-10-28Fatal crash on Spring Run Road: Honda Civic crosses center line and strikes Dodge Ram 1500; 10-month-old girl dies from injuries; 3-year-old sister also in vehicle [source]
- 2026-10-28Criminal charges filed: Warrants issued for driver Aiyonnah Butler on charges of DUI manslaughter and felony DWI with serious injury; arrest pending [source]
Related links
- WTVR coverage: Family mourns 10-month-old girl killed in Chesterfield crash
- WDBJ7 coverage: Baby dies in Chesterfield crash
Read the original at WRIC 8News Local →
Sources
- WTVR: Family mourns 10-month-old girl killed in Chesterfield crash
- WDBJ7: Baby dies in Chesterfield crash