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Police: Video shows mom driving drunk with kids in car, crashing into home

Vehicle destroys kitchen, homeowner says

Brentwood, N.Y. – A New York mother is facing several charges after police say she crashed her vehicle into a home while driving drunk.

Investigators say Ashley Thomas-Smith, 34, was driving with her three small children when she lost control, veered off the road and crashed.

The homeowners say Thomas-Smith’s vehicle went through their kitchen and narrowly missed them and their children.

Thomas-Smith was arrested. Her daughters were taken to the hospital, but were not hurt. They are now being cared for by their father.


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Cathleigh is a newscast producer and has been with News 6 since 2014. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications, with a focus in broadcast journalism. Cathleigh produces the 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. newscasts.

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