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Hampton: Infant dies days after crash with drunk 14-year-old at the wheel

Crystal Graham
norfolk virginia beach
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A 14-year-old girl is facing serious charges after driving intoxicated in a crash that killed a one-year-old child.

The accident occurred at 2:04 a.m. on Monday on Interstate 64 eastbound at the 261 mile marker in Hampton.

The infant received life-threatening injuries in the crash and died on Thursday, according to an update from Virginia State Police. The child was not properly restrained in the vehicle when the crash occurred.

The teen was driving a silver sedan heading eastbound when she went off the right side of the interstate and struck the guardrail. The sedan then went off of the left side of the interstate and struck the jersey wall.

The teen driver suffered serious injuries. The relationship between the teen and the infant has not been disclosed.


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She has been charged with driving under the influence, driving without a license and a child restraint violation.

Additional charges are pending following consultation with the Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]