Charges Upgraded to Murder for Napa Woman Whose Children Died In Alleged DUI Crash
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Yesica Barajas, a 31-year-old woman from Napa, has been charged with murder following a tragic crash in which her two children died. On March 16, she was driving under the influence of substances when her vehicle crashed into a tree. The authorities indicated that she was speeding, and they found cannabis products at the scene. While a Breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol level below the legal limit, Barajas faces multiple charges including vehicular manslaughter and child abuse. The Napa County District Attorney has upgraded the charges to second-degree murder following a court hearing.
Yesica Barajas has been charged with two felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and additional charges related to driving under the influence, following a fatal crash that killed her two children.
Authorities reported that Barajas was speeding and under the influence of substances, evidenced by the presence of marijuana and her physical state at the crash scene.
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