Crime & Safety

Police: DUI Mom in 4-Car Wreck, Toddler Not Buckled Up

Child, 1, found unrestrained in the back seat, according to Prince William County Police.

A woman is facing charges including felony child abuse after a four-car wreck in Woodbridge last Friday, according to information released byย the Prince William County Police on Tuesday.

Victoria Isabel Holmes, 25, of the 3000 block ofย Chinkapin Oak Lane in Woodbridge, is chargedย with felony child abuse/neglect, contributing to the delinquency of a minor,ย driving under the influence and resisting arrest. She is being held without bond.

At 12:30 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to the area of Jefferson Davis Highway and River Ridge Boulevard regarding the wreck. One of the drivers in the collision,ย Holmesย was determined to be under the influence of alcohol, accordingย toย police spokesperson Jonathan Perok.

"Officersย further learned that at the time of the crash, there was a 1-year-old child inย the backseat of the vehicle," Perok said.ย "The child was not restrained in a child safety seatย or belt and was transported to an area hospital for evaluation."

The child was eventually released to another family member, according to Perok.

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