Georgette Vigil, 36, flees after collision that ejected child in car seat onto Interstate 40 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
APD: Driver flees after toddler ejected in car crash
In a case police called “complicated and heartbreaking,” a mother suspected of drunken driving fled after she crashed her SUV on the interstate Monday, ejecting an 18-month-old still in its car seat. A second child, 3, was also in the car, police say.
Police: Toddler ejected from crash, mom fled the scene
The 36-year-oild Vigil was found two miles from the crash. Police say she appeared intoxicated and was transported to a local hospital with a cut to her head. Authorities say a 3-year-old also was in the car. Tixier says Vigil will be charged with felony child abuse.
Mom accused of leaving child at crash scene had prior arrests
Police said she appeared intoxicated when she was arrested and that she is expected to be charged with felony child abuse when she is released from a hospital.
Sister-in-law says mother in I-40 incident 'just goes back' to drinking
The baby and her older sister are now with other relatives, and a judge said Vigil can’t see them if she gets out of jail. Olguin hopes that becomes permanent.
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