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Prosecutors filed a document on Friday asking a judge to keep Tynesha McCarty-Wroten, known online as Tea Tyme, in jail before her trial.
The TikToker faces charges after she allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian while live-streaming in November.
The Lake County State’s Attorney argues that her release would endanger the public.
They claim that she chose her "selfish interest" in social media over the safety of those around her.
The incident resulted in the death of 59-year-old Darren Lucas.
According to the official court documents, Tea Tyme was broadcasting to fourteen viewers when she ran a red light and hit the pedestrian.
Prosecutors allege that she did not stop her vehicle immediately. Instead, they claim she continued to move forward and ran over the victim.
Darren Lucas later died at a local hospital from his injuries. At the time of the crash, the influencer’s seven-year-old grandson was sitting in the car with her.
While tests showed she had no alcohol in her system, authorities focus on her distracted driving as the cause of the fatal accident.
The prosecution also highlighted the defendant's past history with driving offenses.
They noted that she has previous arrests for driving under the influence and has driven with a suspended license before.
Because of this history, prosecutors believe she cannot follow court orders to stay off the road. They insist that her alleged actions showed an "incredible risk" to every driver and pedestrian in the area.
The court must now decide if she stays in custody or receives a bond before the trial begins.
Police arrested Tea Tyme on Tuesday and booked her on two felony counts: reckless homicide and the aggravated use of a communication device resulting in death.
If the court convicts her, she could face significant time in prison. The case has sparked discussions about the dangers of using social media while operating a motor vehicle.
As the legal proceedings continue, the family of Darren Lucas seeks justice for their loss.
The judge will review the prosecution's request and the defense's arguments in an upcoming hearing.
