A Long Island woman faces multiple charges after allegedly crashing her car while intoxicated with her two young children as passengers. Jesher Rivera-Barreto, 31, was arrested late Saturday night following the incident in Brookhaven, New York.
Suffolk County police stated that Rivera-Barreto lost control of her vehicle and veered off Montauk Highway, crashing into a wooded area. The incident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. According to authorities, Rivera-Barreto had posted multiple photos on social media earlier in the day showing her consuming alcoholic beverages, including one of herself with an espresso martini.
Her 1-year-old son and his 4-year-old brother were in the car at the time of the crash. Both children were transported to NYU Langone Hospital in Patchogue and treated for minor injuries. They have since been released to their father.
Rivera-Barreto was also taken to the hospital for treatment and subsequently arrested. She faces charges including violating Leandra's Law, which pertains to driving while intoxicated with a child passenger, two counts of child endangerment, and driving under the influence. She was held overnight and was scheduled for arraignment on Monday.