Police: Woman Drove Impaired In Wreck Killing Las Animas County Deputy, Baby
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Authorities say Taelor Roybal was driving impaired before last month's three-car crash that killed her, her 1-year-old baby and southern Colorado sheriff's deputy Matthew Moreno. Colorado State Patrol says Roybal's blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit.
The CSP also said the 23-year-old had a significant amount of OxyContin in her system, KRDO-TV reported.
The Dec. 12 crash east of Valdez killed Las Animas County Sheriff's Sgt. Matthew Moreno and Roybal's son, Ezekiel Valdez.
Investigators say Roybal was traveling at 96 mph in a 45 mph zone when she approached a curve and lost control. Her vehicle entered oncoming traffic, striking Moreno's car head-on.
Investigators say Roybal and Moreno were not wearing seat belts, and the baby's car seat was not properly secured.
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