Indiana
Indiana police officers investigating DUI crash with child in car
Rebekah McCoy is charged with neglect of a dependent, working a car whereas intoxicated with a minor inside, and two counts of leaving the scene of a crash
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Police Division (CPD) stated they’re investigating an accident the place a lady supposedly fled from two crashes and was later arrested for allegedly driving underneath the affect whereas a toddler was together with her.
CPD officers responded to the decision round 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to the 1000 block of fifth Road the place a automotive had crashed right into a constructing and a flagpole. When police arrived, they noticed the automotive had extra front-end harm.
Witnesses allegedly informed police they imagine the motive force, recognized as 22-year-old Rebekah McCoy, to be intoxicated.
Whereas investigating, police found her automotive had been concerned in an earlier crash.
They transported McCoy to Columbus Regional Hospital after performing discipline sobriety exams. The kid was despatched to a member of the family.
McCoy is being held in jail with the next fees:
- Working a Automobile Whereas Intoxicated with a Minor in Automobile
- Neglect of a Dependent
- Two counts of Leaving the Scene of a Property Injury Crash
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