Thursday afternoon a Payne County judge ruled Adacia Chambers, the woman accused of crashing her car into a crowd of spectators at Oklahoma State University's homecoming parade in October, is competent to stand trial.
Four people died and dozens more were injured in the October 24 crash. Chambers faces four counts of second-degree murder and 46 counts of assault and battery.
Court also granted Adacia Chambers' attorney right to revisit competency at a later date if needed. One final pretrial conference Feb 16
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Chambers reportedly told officers she was suicidal immediately after the crash, and had been treated for mental health issues in the past.
Read the post-competency examination order
Thursday afternoon, Chambers appeared in person before Payne County Special Judge Louis Duel, along with her attorney Tony Coleman. Court records indicate Coleman isn't seeking a trial on Chambers' mental competency. A preliminary hearing has been set for 9 a.m. on April 7.
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