Child, 10, Dies After Allegedly Drunk Mother Crashes UTV
Summary
Dui Crash Palmer Alaska in Palmer, Alaska: A 10-year-old child died after a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) rollover crash on Thursday, June 18, in the Jim Creek Recreation Area in Palmer, Alaska. The child's mother, 32-year-old Hannah Lebel, was allegedly driving the UTV in and out of water to spray four juvenile passengers, two of whom were her own children, while intoxicated after drinking several alcoholic beverages. Three juveniles sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a Mat-Su area hospital, while the 10-year-old was declared dead at the scene. Lebel was arrested on charges including criminally negligent homicide, manslaughter, assault, and driving under the influence; troopers determined the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and that no occupants were wearing seat belts.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Lebel | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Child, 10, Dies After Allegedly Drunk Mother Crashes UTV