Woman Arrested for Child Neglect After Impaired Driving Incident in Clarksburg
A woman in Clarksburg, West Virginia, was arrested after crashing her vehicle while impaired and fleeing the scene, leaving a child behind in the car. Deputies found the woman and charged her with child neglect.
Lafayette, IN, September 21, 2026 —
A Clarksburg, West Virginia resident faces charges following an incident involving impaired driving and child neglect. Authorities report that the woman crashed her vehicle while under the influence and subsequently fled the scene.
Deputies responded to the scene of the vehicle crash. Upon investigation, they discovered that a child had been left unattended in the vehicle following the collision and the driver’s departure. The individual was located by deputies, and subsequent actions led to her arrest.
The woman has been charged with child neglect. The specific circumstances surrounding the impairment, the exact time of the incident, the age of the child, and the condition of the child were not immediately specified in the available information. The name of the arrested individual was also not provided. Further details regarding the legal proceedings are expected to follow as the investigation continues.
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