Woman Allegedly Sent Threats to Ex Before He Was Struck, Killed by Car — and Cops Say It Was 'No Accident'

A Connecticut man and woman are accused of manslaughter in connection with the death of a 24-year-old man who was hit by a car in July.

Kevin Gangell died after being struck by a vehicle outside of his home in Harwinton, Conn., on July 28, according to reports from NBC Connecticut, WFSB and CT Insider. 

The outlets report that Logan Diaz-Lopardo, 21, is charged with first-degree manslaughter, while Abbigale Whipple, 20, is charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree manslaughter.

According to a police report cited by the outlets, Gangell and Whipple had been in a relationship but had gotten into an argument the day before his death, and he ultimately blocked her number.

Police reportedly claim that Whipple went to Diaz-Lopardo, her friend who did not like Gangell, according to NBC, WFSB and the Insider. 

Police allege that minutes before Gangell was struck by the car, which authorities allege was driven by Diaz-Lopardo, Whipple allegedly texted her ex, “I warned you,” according to the three outlets.

NBC reported, citing police, that Diaz-Lopardo had allegedly spoken to Gangell over the phone before the crash, saying, “Oh you mad cause I got ya girl now?”

The victim reportedly replied by telling Diaz-Lopardo, “pull up, I got something for you,” NBC reported, citing police.

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“It became apparent very quickly that this was no accident, and it was actually an intentional act,” state police Sgt. Luke Davis said, according to NBC.

WFSB and NBC both reported that Gangell was thrown 70 feet when he was struck by the car.

It is not immediately clear  if either Diaz-Lopardo or Whipple has entered a plea.

According to his obituary, Gangell was a lifelong Connecticut resident.

“Kevin had a kind heart and was a dreamer,” the obituary reads. “He loved to be outside hiking and exploring the great outdoors in Connecticut. Kevin loved all animals and cars (taking after his father). He was a very loving son and will be missed immensely by his parents.”

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