成人X站

MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Driver of January fatal crash that killed 4 children had double the legal alcohol limit

Jul 16, 2024, 11:02 AM | Updated: 12:56 pm

double alcohol limit...

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicle patrolling a stretch of road. (Photo courtesy of WSP)

(Photo courtesy of WSP)

Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers and investigators revealed through a toxicology report that the Sumner woman who crashed her SUV last January — killing herself and four children inside — had a blood alcohol level that was more than double the legal limit.

The driver, Kiarra Monaghan, 29, reportedly had a blood-alcohol content that was 0.201% when she drove nearly 100 miles per hour on State Route 512. She soon lost control of her vehicle and hit an overpass, eventually crashing into a pillar and catching fire, killing all five people inside including Monaghan’s daughter, son and two 11-year-old girls, one related to a family friend, according to Monaghan’s sister Heather Jolicoeur via .

More on WA roads: Multiple lanes on I-405 North closed near Bellevue due to multi-car collision

WSP Troopers also reported Monaghan was at a gathering with other adults before she loaded the kids into her vehicle. The road enforcement agency was investigating what led to the crash while waiting for the toxicology report, which included combing through social media posts that appeared to show Monaghan consuming alcohol just hours before she got into the fatal crash.

Jolicoeur shared with that Monaghan had social media videos of her drinking out of a shot glass and slurring her words from the gathering.

“I鈥檓 so mad at her, and so disappointed. She was raised better than that. It’s not like her,” Jolicoeur told FOX 13. “I know if you are at my house with kids and you are drinking, you are not driving.”

More on WA roads: Closures are clogging Ballard, and will be for next two months

The medical examiner listed the manner of all five deaths as an accident and no charges have been filed, according to 成人X站 Newsradio.

Frank Sumrall is a content editor at MyNorthwest. You can read his stories聽here聽and you can email him聽here.

MyNorthwest News

fife five arrested...

Frank Sumrall

5 arrested after two people were shot near Motel 6 and Starbucks in Fife

Five suspects have been arrested after two people were shot early Thursday morning in Fife.

1 hour ago

trash collection strike thurston county...

Frank Sumrall

Disruptions to trash collection expands to Seattle, Bellevue as Lacey strike continues

A strike by trash collectors is spreading across Western Washington, meaning tens of thousands of residents could have their trash service disrupted.

2 hours ago

13-year-old boy hero drowning everett...

Brooke Griffin, 成人X站 7 News

13-year-old boy being called a hero for quick actions in Everett near-drowning

Everett Firefighters say an 11-year-old boy is recovering after he fell off the Thornton Park dock and got caught underwater for several minutes.

2 hours ago

Travis Decker search...

Julia Dallas and Luke Duecy

Travis Decker lookalike leads to dead end, authorities end search in Idaho forest

Authorities conclude search in Idaho forest for Travis Decker, suspect in the tragic murder of his three daughters near Leavenworth.

14 hours ago

Toonerville fire evacuation map 2...

Heather Bosch

Wildfires prompt evacuations in western Washington

Two wildfires in Mason County are prompting urgent evacuations as firefighters work to contain the blazes. Stay informed with updates.

16 hours ago

Big Dumper Cal Raleigh Yankees...

Jason Sutich

‘Big Dumper’ gets big close-up: Yankees broadcast leans into Cal Raleigh’s nickname

MLB fans enjoyed a close-up of Cal Raleigh, the AL home run leader, showcasing his unique nickname during the Yankees' broadcast.

18 hours ago

Driver of January fatal crash that killed 4 children had double the legal alcohol limit