Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - A 22-year-old Florida native, Daniel Waterman, reportedly woke from a months-long coma to accuse his pregnant girlfriend, Leigha Mumby, of intentionally crashing their car into a tree during an argument earlier this year, telling investigators she allegedly said, “You’ll get what you deserve.”
The crash, which occurred in February 2025, left Waterman in
critical condition and Mumby with minor injuries. Authorities initially charged
Mumby with aggravated battery and reckless driving, but those charges have now
been upgraded to vehicular homicide following Waterman’s de@th on October 8,
2025.
According to police reports, the altercation began after
Mumby discovered she was pregnant and allegedly found a message from another
woman on Waterman’s phone. During the heated exchange that followed,
investigators say Mumby lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road and
crashing into a tree.
Waterman remained in a coma for several months before
briefly regaining consciousness, during which he reportedly identified Mumby as
having caused the crash deliberately. His statement later became key evidence
in the ongoing case.
Following his death, Waterman’s family said they are now
seeking custody of the unborn child and have vowed to pursue justice in his
name.
Local authorities confirmed that Mumby remains under investigation, and prosecutors are reviewing evidence to determine whether additional charges will be filed as the case proceeds.
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