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A sudden accident shattered the peace of one family. Emotions ran high and the search for truth began. >> She freaking threw the bottle out the car. She's >> The mother was furious and her only concern was her child. >> All I'm thinking about is my baby. My baby. My baby. My baby. >> Despite this, the girl continues to deny any involvement in the car accident. >> I've never hit anyone I've in my life. >> Baby. Okay. Is the baby all right? >> I don't know. We need paramedics. Not here the first time. Give me paramedics. >> This woman was driving her car. She She rammed us in the back and she threw the bottle out the car. She's drunk. She's [ __ ] drunk. >> Which which lady? >> This lady right there. The short white lady. >> What is she driving? >> This car? >> Yes. >> And the in front is her boyfriend. She started calling her boyfriend. She goes, "I'm going to jail, baby. I'm going to jail." She freaking threw the bottle out the car. She's [ __ ] >> Hey, how's it going? >> Hi. Um, I >> Which car were you in? >> This one. >> This one here. >> This week and I was in shock. >> Okay. >> Absolutely. I never hit anyone in my life. Yes. >> Were you involved in the accident? >> I've never been in a car accident. Yes. >> I will take full responsibility. >> No. I am not drunk at all. >> My point period at all. >> You too? >> That's my car. This is my girl. She had nothing to do with the crash. >> I live right down the street. She called me. She just left. That was that. >> Is your car crashed at all? >> No. >> No. >> No. Might as well. >> Is the car registered to you? >> Oh, my mommy. >> Okay. >> Hold on. >> I think both parts are attached. Not sure. Dad. >> Thank you. >> I did just call my mom. >> Is the registration insurance in the car, you think? >> Yes, everything's in the car. >> She She's on drugs. She was check guys. >> Just calm down from the gate. Just relax. >> She was throwing stuff underneath the car. She was baby. I'm going to jail. Rumaging through things. She's tried to drive away. She threw the bottle out the car. She's on drugs. >> You're saying this came from her? >> She threw it out the car. >> Are you guys okay? You guys injured at all? >> The baby. We cannot like get We need to put the baby outside. That's why you turn on the ghetto. >> The baby. We both hit our our heads on like I feel like burning on the top of my head and I can see marks on the top of his head. >> Can you close your eyes for one second? It does look like you got like a little >> Yeah. I mean, there's a little bit of a bump on your forehead there. >> Just make sure they check you out, too. Okay. >> Okay. >> You're good, though. >> Are you guys injured at all? Well, not you, but are you injured at all? >> Yeah. Okay. You didn't get hurt when the airbag went off at all? >> Honestly, I didn't even feel it because I didn't even know. >> Okay. >> Cuz I didn't even know that they were parked there to be honest. >> They were parked on a road. >> Yeah, they were parked on the road. >> Like on the on the shoulder or >> have their as lights on? >> Their lights are not even on. >> They just put them on now. >> So, their lights are not even on. So, they're they're parked on the side of the street with no lights on. Did you check their dial to see if the lights are on or off? >> We're more concerned. They had a baby in the car and they're saying the baby looks like it's injured. I get it. >> So why are they parked on the side of the street? >> And I understand that whole situation, but like >> did they get your uh information already? Your driver's license, all that good stuff. >> Okay. >> So they were just stopped hazards. >> Their lights are not Their lights are not on. >> Like no lights. >> They have no lights on in the in the car. >> Okay. >> Dark road. >> It is. >> And you can tell they have no lights on cuz the front lights are not off. They have running lights on. >> What's going on? How you doing? >> Good. >> Everything all right? >> Yeah. Are you guys going to G? Do I test her like uh for for for alcohol? And >> there's an officer on the back. >> Yeah, we're going to handle it accordingly. Are you okay? Are you injured? No, >> I did. I got scr like my head is burning on the top. It's like burning. >> It's burning there. >> The air back went off. It's probably from the air. >> Um, it didn't go off. >> No, it didn't go off. I encourage my one of the other officers has already typed up the crash report for you. So, we're just waiting for the other officer to get >> How's the baby? >> They said the baby's gone. >> Okay, good. Good. Good. Good. >> And you said that you saw her throw out the bottle of Cheetos out the window. >> Yeah. Okay. And I'm like, "You're drunk. You're drunk." He's like, "I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. Are you okay? Is your baby okay?" Blah blah blah. >> Like, you know, like, are you serious? Gotcha. >> Please raise your right hand. >> Do you swear the testimony you're about to provide is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> Yes. >> Okay. Do you mind telling me what happened today? >> So, we were driving home cuz we live in this community right here. And I'm driving, my husband's in the car, the baby's in the back seat, and then we got hit in the back of my car from this woman over here. Um, >> and what color pants and shirt is she wearing? Just for clarification, >> she's wearing black pants and what's that cream top? >> Okay. Okay. >> She's a white girl. Black girl. >> White girl. >> Okay. And um so we pull over, we just were shocked. So we're sitting in the car shocked and all I'm thinking about is my baby, my baby, my baby, my baby. >> So I check and see that he's like alive and breathing >> and I see that he is. And then after that we get out of the car to see like what has been done >> and then um this the woman threw we hear like we see her throwing the bottle and then we hear the bottle cling hit like the pavement on the side. >> Okay. So then I'm like, "Oh my god." Like she's trying to throw the bottle out. Like she's trying to get rid of evidence. So then I go to her and I'm like, "You're drunk. You're drunk." And she's like, "I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry." She's like, "I was drinking, but I'm not drunk. I'm I was drinking, but I'm not drunk." >> And then um she tries to leave. She got in her car, closed the door. I kept taking pictures. >> She was She was the only driver in the car. She was the only person in the car for us. Okay. And um you was she on the phone prior talking to someone prior to that? >> Um could have been, but I can't confirm. >> Okay. So, okay. So, you didn't hear her on the phone? >> I did hear her on the phone. Yes. >> Afterwards. Okay. What did you hear her on the phone? >> I heard her on the phone talking to her boyfriend. She said, "Baby, I'm going to jail. Baby, I'm going to jail." And then he's like, "What the [ __ ] What did you do? Like, what's going on?" She's like, "I'm going to jail." And then um he's like, "Where are you?" She's like, "Please come hurry. Come right now." And he came so quick. I don't know how he even got there right quick, but she was just talking to him on the phone saying, "I'm going to jail. I'm going to jail. I'm going to jail." I saw her sticking it like either under the seat or under the car just trying to get rid of things. >> Well, what did you see her putting underneath the seat? >> I didn't I didn't see what it was. I just saw her grabbing cuz I have bad eyes. I had um I have my glasses right here. Okay. >> That flew off after the when I hit my thing. So, >> after the DUI officer took the family's testimony, now it's the alleged offender's turn. >> And that's your vehicle. Okay. Were you the only driver in there? Yeah. Okay. You mind telling me what happened? >> Honestly, I have no idea because I didn't see them and I have my lights like my glasses on so I see everything. I had no idea. This is honestly my first car accident. >> Okay. >> So, I have no idea. >> Okay. So, you said that you did not see them in front of you? >> No. Okay. >> Not even their lights or the hazards. Like none of the above. And I've never been in a car wreck for period. >> I'm sorry. You never what? >> Been in a car wreck for period. >> Okay. Okay, fine. Speak flow. >> No, you're good. Uh, so the crash investigation part of it has been finished. Um, so now this opens up to a DUI investigation. Okay. >> Um, so it is going to be investigation. You're you're under investigation. Okay. All right. So I'm just going to read you the Miranda rights prior to speaking to you and then we're going to go from there. Okay. >> Go ahead. >> Okay. >> I turn this on. Are you able to see this? >> Yes. >> Okay. Do you have any questions before we start? >> No, ma'am. >> Okay. And do you understand everything? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Yeah. Okay. Okay. Do not move your head. So, the next one it's called a walk and turn. So, you're going to put your left foot um to where you can move the white line. Okay. All right. When you are ready and keep your hands at your side at all times, okay, when you are ready, you may begin. All right. You can stop. So, do me a favor. Here the last one. You're going to turn around. You're going to put your hands up. And you're being unrest on for a DUI. Okay. >> With the crotch on. >> You can put on your shoes. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> It's not the end of the world. >> It is for me. >> Trust me, it's not. >> It is. >> You'll see. It's not the end of the world. >> So, never done this. >> You're still super young. Take it as >> I am. >> Take it as a lesson. Cuz tonight, Cuz tonight, instead of going in for a DUI, this could have been a homicide because if something would have happened to them, especially they had a little baby in the car. If something would have happened to >> have a nanny. >> Yep. So, something would have happened to them or the baby, you would have been getting charged with something. >> I didn't even see their car. That's the worst part. And I had my glasses on. >> I appreciate it. I understand it. But I promise you, this is not the end of the world. It's not. You'll see it. Take it as a learning lesson. These things happen. Unfortunately, sometimes you have to take >> my friend already. I didn't I had a support. >> So, you should have known a little bit better, right? >> I mean, yeah, but like >> I understand. So, these Let me cover you up so you're not Don't worry. >> No, I don't want you to expose. >> I'm really nice. Don't worry. >> I know, but I don't want you exposed. There's a whole bunch of weirdos out here, so we don't need to have you exposed. Okay. >> So, listen. This could have been a lot worse. This is probably the best outcome. Luckily, you're okay. And luckily the other people are okay also. Okay. All right. Um >> Okay. We're going to walk over to my car. >> No worries. I won't follow you. >> So hang on. Just stand right there for me. So you're going to turn around. Face me. Face me. >> You're going to put your butt up. Yep. >> Get your butt up. >> There you go. And I'm going to lean over you and buckle you up. >> I'm just going to cover you up. >> All right. I'll turn on some AC for you back here. Okay. >> I've never been in a car wreck. >> Eventually, she was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and property damage. [Music]

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