Woman accused of DUI in UTV crash that killed 10-year-old, injured 3 other kids

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
UTV, Alaska
Jim Creek Recreation Area near Palmer
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Incident type
DUI, Crash

Summary

Dui Crash Utv Alaska in UTV, Alaska: An Alaska woman was intoxicated when a side-by-side utility vehicle (UTV) rolled over in the Jim Creek Recreation Area near Palmer on June 18, killing a 10-year-old child and injuring three other children. The 10-year-old was found unresponsive, was given life-saving efforts by bystanders, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The three other children suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital. Alaska State Troopers observed signs of impairment, and the woman admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash; witnesses reported hearing a child warn the vehicle was traveling too fast before the rollover.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Lebel At-fault party

Original reporting

Woman accused of DUI in UTV crash that killed 10-year-old, injured 3 other kids

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