A Northeast Bexar County road was the scene of a tragic accident involving children and an alleged DUI. Brittany Winston, 31, finds herself facing charges after her SUV careened into a pole on Binz-Engleman Road. Inside the vehicle were her six children, aged 2 to 12, now nursing injuries from minor to critical, as details emerging from dual reports by KSAT and Express-News.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office reported that Winston was allegedly speeding and demonstrated signs of intoxication, shifting this crash from tragic to criminal. Hospital staff later verified that her blood alcohol content was above the legal limit, and she also tested positive for a controlled substance, issues that have steered her past toward similar brushes with the law. In June, Winston was arrested in connection with a previous crash, and court records reveal a 2013 incident led to the revocation or suspension of her license, as reported by Express-News.
In what can only be described as a devastating blow to the safety and security of those six young passengers, Winston now faces a total of 14 charges, encompassing six counts of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, six counts of injury to a child, and two counts of intoxication assault, with bail set at $600,000. The forensic data presented by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office paints a stark, chilling picture: the SUV was speeding over 20 mph above the zone's limit, and none of the occupants were wearing seat belts.
As if the current charges weren't grim enough, the future may hold more challenges for Winston. Child Protective Services has been looped into this situation, suggesting an ongoing evaluation of the children's home environment and well-being. "Forensic data later confirmed the vehicle was speeding over 20 mph in a 45 mph zone, and no occupants were wearing seat belts," disclosed the Sheriff's Office in the aftermath of the crash, as stated by Express-News.
The road to recovery for the children lies ahead, with the severity of their conditions ranging broadly. An 11-year-old girl remains in critical condition while the others face various stages of mending, each undoubtedly carrying the physical and emotional scars of that frightful day. Although a relative told KSAT that all the children are "fine now," the irreversible moments of that afternoon have undoubtedly set a different course for their lives.
