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Pontiac Woman Charged In Drunk Driving Crash That Critically Injured 3 Kids

PONTIAC (WWJ) - A 24-year-old woman has been charged with drunken driving in an accident that left a 3-year-old girl clinging to life, and three others hospitalized, over the weekend.

Oakland County Sheriff's officials said Ieshia Barnes of Pontiac had a blood alcohol level of nearly two-times the legal limit when she ran a red light at Woodward Ave. and South Blvd. Saturday night, crashing into a van.

According to witnesses, Barnes flew through the signal in her Chevy Blazer, made a quick left turn, and t-boned a Pontiac Montana with a 23-year-old woman, her 16-year-old brother, her 3-year-old daughter, and her 2-year-old nephew inside.

Upon impact, officials said, the Blazer was pushed back into another vehicle.

The 3-year-old girl, reported to be in "very grave condition" Monday morning,was on life support at Beaumont Hospital, while her mother was last reported in serious condition.

The 2-year-old and 16-year-old boys were last reported in critical condition.

Barnes was also hurt, but not critically, police said.

She was arraigned Monday in 50th District Court on three counts of operating while intoxicated causing serious injury, a 5-year felony. Bond was set at $500,000 cash/surety, no 10 percent.

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