Let me breathe for a minute. >> Okay. >> Oh my gosh. Is he okay? >> Uh, we don't know right now. So, what happened? Where were you coming from? >> I was coming from that direction. >> Enough out of you. >> Yeah. >> Enough out OF YOU. DO YOU WANT TO KNOCK IT OFF? >> Knock it off. >> This is the exact moment Rebecca realizes she has made the biggest mistake of her life. Because what just happened minutes before this moment will soon change the course of Rebecca's life forever. >> I kept pouring soda water in my drink. >> So I had drinks, but I kept pouring water in my drink. >> On December 29th, 2024, police were called to a crash scene in the town of Westbin involving 52-year-old Rebecca Salomon, her husband, and another driver. Hey, is anybody in here? Where are the PE? There's nobody in that car. Who was in that car? You two were in that car. >> You two are in that car. >> Are you okay? >> He's not okay. >> He's not okay. >> He is not okay. >> And I have a >> What's going on? He's struggling to brea. >> Okay. Why don't you Why don't you Why don't you sit down here real quick? Okay. You're struggling to breathe. >> I just I'm a pain right here. >> Okay. Okay. >> You have any What happened? >> I don't know >> who who is driving me. Here >> you were driving. >> Okay. Where? What? What all happened here? >> I I don't know. I I cross intersection. >> Hey, you want to get a rescue over here as well? He's having trouble breathing. >> So, you were driving? >> Nope. >> I was driving. >> Don't say anything more than that. >> I was driving. >> Yeah, you're driving. >> Okay. What? I I have some pain right here on the ribs. >> It doesn't take long to notice that something here isn't quite normal. Within seconds of this interaction starting, you can tell the situation is worse than it seems right now. The body language, the tone, the hesitation, it all suggests there's more happening here than what's being said out loud. >> What's going on? Just Just >> I will help you find your phone. Don't Don't say I don't know what's >> Let's Let's just get your husband taken care of. >> I just want you to be okay and I want him to be okay. >> Well, you can't do anything about that. It's He's in the He's in really good hands right now. >> As you watch closely, a pattern begins to appear. Every time Rebecca starts to answer, her husband quickly redirects the conversation back to himself and his pain. >> Where were you guys coming from? We're coming from that. >> I I need I need >> What? What do you need? >> I just need to walk. I need to breathe. >> Okay. Well, you need to stay here. I need you to stay here. Okay. >> You can't breathe. You can't breathe. >> You can breathe if you're standing. I need you to stay here. >> You can't breathe there. Something's wrong. >> Okay. That's I'm I understand that. We need We're working on him first. Okay. >> Yeah. I don't need Let me breathe for a minute. >> Okay. >> Oh my gosh. Is he okay? >> Uh we don't know right now. So, what happened? Where were you coming from? I was coming from that direction. >> Enough out of you. >> Yeah. >> ENOUGH OUT OF YOU. YOU WANT TO KNOCK IT OFF. >> You can see the moment when patience runs out and the officers decide the situation needs to be handled differently. What began as a tense conversation is suddenly about to become something much harder to control. >> Knock it off. He's okay. He's okay. >> STOP. BACK UP. >> STAY BACK. >> KNOCK IT OFF. >> What is going on? >> I haven't found anything. >> He needs to He just >> I just got a car wreck. >> I came from Lucky. >> Yeah, I'm aware of that. >> Yeah, >> I didn't. You're done. Cut it out. >> He's hurt. >> I didn't do anything. >> He's a car wreck. >> He can't breathe. >> I'm 469. One detained. >> I'm dro >> Come back here. >> Why are you guys looking at here? >> Okay. >> What's going on? >> I I just I came through that from that direction. >> Okay. From my >> You stop at the stop sign. >> I did stop at the stop sign and I came through. I came through and the car ran into me. >> And that's the thing. >> So he was going So you were >> He was coming this way. I was coming this way. >> Okay. >> I stepped over the stop sign. He came this way. And >> for where? >> And that's my car. >> Up to this point, the officers have been observing behavior and gathering impressions. So far, the conversation has been circling around the situation. But now comes the question that will define everything that follows. >> Okay. But I >> How much have you had to drink today? >> I had a few drinks at Lucky Shots. >> Okay. And you were driving? >> Yeah, I was driving. Okay. >> I I want to make sure that guy is okay. >> We don't know if he's okay. >> My h I know. And that's my biggest concern. My husband My husband also can't breathe. >> Okay. Yeah. They're going to be checking They're going to be checking him out in a minute. >> Rebecca has just crashed into David Dave Cornelia, a Marine Corps veteran. In moments like this, the most natural reaction would be shock, panic, concern, or anything that shows urgency for the person who was just hit. And if she truly cared about whether he was okay, that concern could probably be expressed without a smile. Quick note, if you're enjoying how this case is being covered, consider subscribing. It helps support the channel and keeps more stories like this coming. Now, let's get back to what happens next. When did you get here? >> Right after it happened. Where >> who was in the driver's seat of that car? >> No. No. They were both scared. I went to that car first. I did not see them get out of that car. >> I understand your question, but I went to I saw that guy over and I was there first. >> I'm trying to figure out what happened with this investigation. And you were starting to square up on me. That's what's going on. >> I need to know what happened so we can figure out what's going on here tonight. I don't need you squaring up on me when I'm doing a crash investigation. Do you understand? At this point, this has clearly become a crash investigation. Both Rebecca and her husband appear heavily intoxicated. What you're looking at here is the aftermath of the decisions made before getting behind the wheel. >> That's all I'm going to say to you right now. >> The only one in that Okay. So now he's saying the woman's saying she was driving that car and this is the guy that's a passenger, her husband >> allegedly. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> I was being responsible. >> She's uh >> she might be 556. >> She was she didn't >> I'm going to get some pics real quick of everything. So >> this is okay this way going eastbound. She said she stopped and made it through the intersection. And in the middle of the intersection is when this car going south t-boned her in the intersection, but I'm not I don't I'm not sure where impact happened. >> Yeah. I don't know where it is. It had to be right in the middle. >> But I was trying to Sorry. >> Yeah. >> I was trying to talk about what happened and he started to square up on me and said, "Don't say anything. Don't say anything." And that's when he like cocked his fist back a little bit and I was like, "No, we're not playing this." >> 32. >> Yes. Yeah. Uh Finley pulled it off him. >> Okay. >> CW, but he's too >> Yeah. Yeah. It's right here. But >> so she's the one driving it. >> Yeah. >> The scene is full of chaos right now. Everything now moves very quickly. Officers secure the scene while medics focus on the victim, 75-year-old David Cornelia, who is critically injured and being transported to the hospital. You would expect someone in Rebecca's position to be visibly shaken. Instead, she seems remarkably comfortable. >> Thank you. >> Okay. So, you said you were coming from Lucky Shots. Yeah. >> Okay. You were coming eastbound on Rusco here. >> I'm sorry. I don't know if it's eastbound. >> Yep. That way. Eastbound. Okay. >> Did you stop at the intersection? >> I did. I Yeah. >> Okay. Stopped at the intersection. You started going through. >> Yeah. >> And then he hit Where about in the intersection did he hit you? >> Like right center. >> Okay. >> And that's when I ran right into >> Okay. Hey, can you guys stop sweeping? >> Hold on. Yeah, we might need a >> Okay, so >> alcohol has a way of dulling urgency, and that may explain why Rebecca doesn't seem to grasp the seriousness of the situation yet, and why she's throwing this piece of information randomly in between a serious question. Her concern for her sick dog is valid. However, the dog wasn't the reason why Rebecca and her husband went out of the house for hours and got so drunk that they hit a random stranger. It's possible Rebecca hasn't fully processed the gravity of the crash yet. Unfortunately, the consequences are already unfolding regardless. >> Okay. What What is it? >> A few drinks. >> Okay. What's What's a What's a few? It's different for everybody. >> Drinks. Um I've had three drinks. >> Three drinks. Okay. What kind of drink? Beers, wine, >> margarita. >> Three margaritas. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> But I kept pouring like soda water. >> And we're And we're sticking with the story. You were driving. >> Yeah. Oh, yeah. I was >> You 100% we're driving. >> I was 100% driving. >> Okay. Yeah. >> The officer asks the question again, but the way it's phrased makes something clear. He's not completely convinced by whatever he's hearing. He is essentially giving Rebecca another chance to confirm her version of events. >> Yeah, I was 100% driving. My husband Adam, he can't breathe. >> I know they're there. right immediately. He said he wasn't able to breathe and then that guy wasn't >> okay. So, >> I kept pouring soda water in my drink. So, I had drinks, but I kept pouring water in my drink. My dog's also sick. If I can call my parents so they can go to my house to get >> We'll We'll be able to deal with that in a minute. We have a couple other things we need to deal with first, though. Okay. >> Everyone has stressful days. The sick dog might explain why someone is stressed, but it really doesn't explain being this intoxicated behind the wheel. The situation with the dog may be unfortunate, but it doesn't change the bigger issue here. The level of intoxication officers are seeing and now they're about to test it. >> Do you think it needs to be a [ __ ] >> I was driving. Yeah. >> So, because you had some stuff to drink tonight, okay, >> you passed learning your words a little bit. Your eyes are a little bloodshot, glassy, and the crap out of you. I want to put you through the standardized fields test. Would you be willing to do those? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Well, that come that we can that'll we'll talk about that later, but I need to run you through some tests first. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, why don't we Hey, Sarge. I'm going to run her through SFSTs quick. Um, I'm just going to probably do them back here real fast. Okay. Okay. You just want to stand by me. Okay. All right. Let's go back here in the back of this car. You can put your >> Yeah, you can put your purse down. >> I don't have my >> Okay, that's all right. >> Do you have any weapons on you or anything like that? No guns, not I saw a CCW in there for you? >> Yeah, I do have a >> You don't have a gun on you, though? >> No. Do you mind if I search her real quick just to make sure? >> Yeah. So, you said you had three margaritas, right? >> Yeah. Okay. >> But I kept filling my drink with silver letter. >> Okay. So, I have a couple other questions before we start. Okay. So, what time did you get to Lucky Shots? >> Uh, it was at the Packer game, so 3:30. >> Okay. >> So, from 3:30 until the crash occurred, you only had three drinks. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Okay. >> And I kept filling my third drink with soda water. >> Yeah. You can grab mine real quick. I'll unlock my spot. Um Okay. So, at like 3:15 or the game started at 3:15. So, is that Did you get there for the start of the game? >> We got there right at the start of >> Okay. So, you got to Lucky Shots at like 3:15. >> I saw it happen. >> Or I mean Yeah. 3:15. >> Sure. >> Okay. And then what time did you leave Lucky Shots? I mean, we just left. So, >> so roughly shortly before like to get over. It's not that far away, right? So, >> yeah. >> Do you have an estimated time when you left at all? >> No. >> It was a little after the game ended. Little >> a little after the game ended. >> Yeah. I mean, we stayed and talked a little bit and then we left, but we knew we had to get home because my dog. >> I got you. And we'll figure that. And I promise you we'll be able to make phone calls and figure out that. Okay. First test I'm going to have you do it's going to be a test of your eyes. Okay. So I need you to do see what color this pen is. >> Red. >> Red. Okay. So I need you to do is follow this pen with your eyes and your eyes only. Okay? Don't move your head. Do you understand? Okay. So what I need you stand with your feet together with your arms down at your sides. Get your toes together. I know it seems kind of tedious, but we have to run them a specific way. And just stand like that and then follow the pen with your eyes and your eyes only. Okay. >> Mhm. >> 469 coming on field. >> And then with your right foot, stand in front of it standing heel to toe. Okay. So, left foot on that line and then put your right foot in front of it. Standing heel to toe. >> Where am I going? On that line, right? >> No, just just an imaginary line in front of you. >> And where am I going >> right now? I'm just trying to get you into the starting stance. So, left foot on that imaginary line with the right foot in front of it standing heel to toe. >> I don't know if I would do that sober. Okay. >> Sometimes the strongest evidence in these situations doesn't come from a test. It comes directly from what someone says. And that is exactly what has happened here. If you haven't already, I highly recommend visiting my Patreon page for exclusive and ad-ree videos, including the intense interrogation of an officer involved in a routine traffic stop gone wrong. Listen to the shocking events that unfold as an officer crosses the line and [music] employs excessive force. This case offers a glimpse into the unsettling reality of when the actions of good people become entangled in tragic circumstances. Watch this video and [music] explore many more at patreon.com/strangerstories plus. >> So, can you switch your feet for me? Left foot with your right foot in front. Okay. Now, you're going to stay like this while I'm explaining this test to you. Okay. >> So, what you're going to be doing is you're going to be taking a series of nine heel totoe steps down that line. All right. You can begin. Count out loud. Three, four, five, six, seven, eight. >> Okay. All right. You can turn and face me again. >> Okay. All right. Next test is going to be a test of it's a balancing test. Okay. >> One, two. >> Look at your lead foot. >> Three, four, five, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. >> Keep doing it. Keep going until you keep going. line. Oh, okay. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 >> Okay, you can stop. >> I grab mine cuz I don't even know your car. >> That's all right. You have a gray one or you have a Yeah, great. Okay. >> All right. So, this last part is going to be a PBT. Okay. >> What's a PBT? >> It's just a breathalyzer. It's not admissible in court. It's just a gauge to see where you're at. Okay. >> No, I refuse. >> You're not going to be taking it. Yeah. >> Okay. >> You can turn around, put your hands behind your back. You're going to be placed under arrest for operating while under the influence. At this point, I believe it's causing great bodily harm, but we will determine what that's going to be when that actually gets figured out. >> My husband. Where's my husband? >> I don't know. All right. What we're going to do now, we're going to go back. We're gonna go back to my squad card and then I have a form I'm gonna read to you. Okay, sir. Do you need anything from her? >> We'll grab >> I'm sorry. I didn't hear you, sir. >> Okay. >> Such as what? >> Like I feel like I'm missing my phone and missing my driver's license. I'm missing >> I have your driver's license. Is your phone in your purse? >> No, it's not in my purse. Do >> you mind if we >> I'll look for it? Yep, we'll look for it. At this point, her intoxication is already fairly obvious. Refusing the breath test may feel like a strategic move, but at this stage, it is unlikely to change the direction this investigation is heading. >> Uh, on their way to Milwaukee. >> Can you tell me this? >> So, this will be doing >> he's currently on his way to Milwaukee, Maine, cuz he it's not looking good. >> Uh, one partial witness right now. Peter is getting a statement. Okay. Not not even really a good one, but the only Okay. All right. We're just going to go around to my passenger side. I know I already searched you once, but now that you're under arrest, I'm going to put you in my car. I'm just going to make sure. So, you still don't have any weapons on you or anything like that? >> No. Okay. >> Six of six. Many in walk and turn, many in one leg stand. So, >> so what we normally do in these situations is after I read you a form, we're going to have a we would like a drug recognition expert to come out and he was going to run some more tests with you. Is that you don't have to do these, but it would be some is it something you'd be willing to do just >> I guess I would like my lawyer, I guess. >> Well, right now we're not really getting into the lawyer part. This is purely it's purely up to you. You don't have to do them. This is one of our deer's here. He he runs them. It's literally just this test for the state. It's it doesn't help hurt process. It's just another test that we like to run. If you would be willing to do one, we'll have one there with us. If you don't want to do one, we don't need one. >> So, it's up to you. >> We I'll let you think about it. We can we can talk about it in a minute. Okay. >> All right. Why don't you in here. >> Now that Rebecca is safely secured in the patrol car, the officers can finally shift their attention to another complication at the scene, her husband. Up until now, he's been inserting himself into the conversation at every opportunity, and the officers now need to figure out exactly what role he's playing in this situation. >> Anything else from real quick? >> What does he want? Why is it on the window? >> He's just obnoxious. Broken record. Same. >> It's not illegal to have a gun when you're drunk. >> No, it's not. Since when is this in America, right? America. Rebecca is transported to the hospital for further testing. And interestingly, for the first time since the crash, the expression on her face begins to look more in line with the reality of what has happened. >> We'll figure it out later. Okay, cool. We'll make sure someone gets over to your house. Okay. Is it just your dogs at your house? >> Do you have any kids at home? >> It is. I know. >> I know it sounds silly. I >> It's not silly. >> It's not anything compared to what that guy is going through in Milwaukee. or my husband. I'm just so ashamed right now. I just need your mom and dad. >> Okay. >> Your husband's okay. He's okay. He's getting checked out in the ED right now, but he's he's okay. >> [clears throat] >> Okay, miss. So, my name's Tiffy Kit. I'm from the sheriff's office. Okay. But I was not there. I don't know what happened exactly. I'm not investigating the crash or anything like that. But I'm a drug recognition expert. So, I'm just here to rule out any sort of drug impairment or anything like that. So, what I'm going to have you do is go into this PBT. Okay? And then when it beeps, that's all I need you to do. Okay? Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. All right. Thank you. The results now confirm what the officers already suspected. Rebecca's blood alcohol content comes back at 109, well above the legal limit. Quick heads up, there's a full collection of true crime inspired merch available now at strangerlabel.com. You'll find premium t-shirts, hoodies, hats, beanies, and more. Each piece designed with bold detail and a dark investigative edge. Head over to stranger label.com and check out the full lineup. Now, let's get back to the case. >> Call. So, I do this thing. It's called drug recognition experts. It's fancy. I just do evaluations to see if there's Okay. Um, so is that something you'd be willing to do? It's about 45 minutes. It's consensual and um yeah take about 45 minutes. >> Am I under arrest? >> You are under arrest. >> So I haven't given my rights and I >> We haven't asked you any we haven't asked you any incriminating questions at this point. So we're just doing evidence collection right now. But I am actually about to read your rights if you would agree to this text. >> I would No, I >> Okay. give me my rights. I'm going to ask for a lawyer. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. So, I'm just going to have you blow into this PBT. We'll read the rights here. There's a bunch of questions here. If you want to learn, then we're not going to ask all those questions. Okay. Fair enough. Okay. Go ahead. >> Can I Is that optional? >> You can refuse it if you would like to. >> What are the implications of that? >> Well, you're going to you're going to be the one that has to go to court and explain to a judge why you want to cooperate with the police. >> I'm not trying to be cooperative. I'm just saying I'm just answering your question. >> My rights. >> Yeah. Well, this isn't TV. I'm under arrest. >> Then what do I have to do? >> Right. >> What? >> The officer's response carries a hint of sarcasm. Now, there's a certain irony in Rebecca explaining how things should be done properly, considering she's sitting here after ignoring the most basic rule of driving, not getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. >> I'm under arrest. >> When do I read your rights when you're under arrest? >> I'm not sure. And that's why a lawyer. >> That's fair, but I'm just telling you it's not like some sort of malpractice happened here. >> I don't I don't think that's so I I am a big supporter of the police. Oh, that's good. That's good. >> I just also need to protect myself. >> Absolutely. And this is the United States. That's the beauty of America, right? >> I would have a lawyer just and I am I want to be talkative, but I want to have a lawyer to >> to protect yourself. Yeah, absolutely. That's the purpose. >> After some hesitation, Rebecca consents to the testing. The officer then updates her on the victim's condition, which is a reminder of the very real consequences of what happened. >> All done with his portion of it. Okay. You've been cooperative with me so far. Okay. But your hand I'll put handcuffs in front of you. Okay. But right now, we're going to go up to the jail. Okay. All right. So, put just put your hands. What's that? So, I'm going to let you know as of right now, the other individual in the car, the the guy in the other car, he is still alive. However, he does have pretty significant injuries. I wasn't able to get a a list of what his injuries are right now. Um, but right now, so it's going to be the OWI citation. It's going to be an OWI causing injury citation and then a failure to yield causing injury as well. Okay. Stuff may change depending on his status. Okay. But that's what we're going with at the moment. Okay. Do you have any questions on anything right now? Okay. >> Doctor, do you mind grabbing her? I'm going to grab my stuff. On January 3rd, 2025, 5 days after the crash, 75-year-old Marine veteran David Cornnea died from his injuries and Rebecca Salomon's charges were subsequently upgraded to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Rebecca Salomon later entered a no contest plea and the court sent its st to 6 years in prison followed by 3 years of extended supervision. Thank you for watching. If you like this type of content and want to support the channel, there is a Patreon link in the description below. You'll be able to watch videos with zero ads and some that are too controversial for YouTube, and you'll be supporting the channel at the same time. Thanks again for sticking around, and I'll see you in the next video.