On December 11, 2022, 2-year-old Rose Wilmer was killed in a single-vehicle crash in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The minivan was driven by her aunt, 25-year-old Kaleah Manning, whose blood alcohol level was .191 — more than twice the legal limit — after reportedly drinking tequila prior to the crash. Rose's mother, 23-year-old Raenysa Washington, was also a passenger. Manning lost control of the vehicle due to speeding and impairment, sideswiping trees, hitting a light pole and wall, and crashing head-on into a palm tree. Rose was pronounced deceased at the scene, and her 3-year-old sister Taylor Wilmer died at the hospital. Neither child was in a proper child restraint; both were buckled in adult seat belts. Both Manning and Washington face criminal charges in connection with the deaths.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
The news article states: "Neither child was in child restraints as required by law. Both were buckled in adult seat belts." Additionally, the driver (the children's aunt) had a BAC of .191 and the children's mother was also a passenger. The mother, Raenysa Washington, is facing "two counts of child abuse/neglect resulting in substantial bodily harm or death," indicating the children were inadequately supervised/protected by their caregivers.
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
The fatality report states "CCDFS received a report that law enforcement and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident involving two children and two adults." The news article corroborates this, describing a suspected DUI crash where "speeding and impairment caused Manning to lose control of the mini-van, sideswiping trees, hitting a light pole and a wall, and then crashing into a palm tree head-on."
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
The news article identifies the children's mother as 23-year-old Raenysa Washington, who was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash. She is facing "two counts of child abuse/neglect resulting in substantial bodily harm or death." As the mother present in the vehicle with improperly restrained children and a drunk driver, she is involved in the death.
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
The news article identifies 25-year-old Kaleah Manning as "the aunt of two toddler girls killed" and states "Both women, who are also sisters, are facing charges in the crash." Manning was the driver of the vehicle and faces multiple charges including DUI resulting in death and child neglect/endangerment resulting in death.
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
The fatality report lists three prior CPS contacts: (1) "10/30/2019 – A referral was received and was coded 'Information/Referral'." (2) "10/26/2020 – A report was received alleging abuse and neglect. Upon conclusion of the requisite investigation, the allegations were found unsubstantiated." (3) "7/31/2022 – A report was received alleging abuse and neglect. Upon conclusion of the requisite investigation, allegations were found substantiated."
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
The news article states that both Manning and Washington face charges in connection with the crash. Manning faces "Three counts of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm or death" and "Two counts of child neglect/endangerment resulting in death," among other charges. Washington faces "two counts of child abuse/neglect resulting in substantial bodily harm or death."
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The news article states that the driver, Kaleah Manning (the children's aunt and a caregiver at the time), had a blood alcohol level of .191 and "drank tequila, possibly an entire bottle, with a friend prior to the crash." As Manning was responsible for the children's transport and safety, she qualifies as a caregiver whose substance use is referenced.
Notable Details
The fatality report documents a substantiated CPS report just five months before the fatal incident: "7/31/2022 – A report was received alleging abuse and neglect. Upon conclusion of the requisite investigation, allegations were found substantiated. Based upon assessment, the family was provided with information regarding community resources relevant to their needs... The minors were determined to be safe in the care of a protective family member, and the case closed." Despite substantiated abuse/neglect findings, the case was closed with only community resource referrals provided. Additionally, the news article notes that neither child was in proper child restraints — "Neither child was in child restraints as required by law. Both were buckled in adult seat belts" — which directly contributed to the fatal outcome. These details raise questions about the adequacy of the child welfare agency's response to the substantiated report and the ongoing safety of the children.
These fields were populated by an AI model and may contain inaccuracies. Review the links and PDFs provided for verification before citing. Contact [email protected] to report any inaccuracies where corrections are needed.