Child dies after intoxicated mother rolls ATV, troopers say

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Palmer, Alaska
PALMER
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Incident type
Crash, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Palmer Alaska in Palmer, Alaska: On a Thursday evening, an intoxicated woman in her 32-year-old drove a side-by-side ATV that rolled onto its roof at the Jim Creek Recreation Area in Palmer, Alaska. One 10‑year‑old child died from massive head trauma after 30 minutes of CPR, and three other children were injured but later transported to a Mat‑Su area hospital for treatment. The driver, identified as Wasilla resident Hannah Lebel, was arrested on multiple charges including manslaughter, DUI, and negligent homicide.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal
Hannah Lebel Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Child dies after intoxicated mother rolls ATV, troopers say

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