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Mother Drove Off Cliff With Kids
15 Oct
Summary
- Mother arrested for driving off Coffey's Cliff with two children.
- Children were secured in safety seats during the crash.
- Wine bottles found in vehicle, mother showed signs of impairment.
A shocking incident unfolded in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where Chase Ryan Klinedinst, 30, was arrested on multiple charges including DUI and child neglect. Klinedinst is accused of driving off Coffey's Cliff with her two young children present in the vehicle.
The vehicle reportedly went off the cliff, a drop of approximately 20 to 25 feet, landing upside down near railroad tracks. Emergency services found both children secured in safety seats. Tragically, one child sustained a fractured forearm and pulmonary contusions as a result of the crash.
Investigators discovered an empty wine bottle in the vehicle and an unopened one in the passenger compartment. According to an arrest affidavit, Klinedinst displayed slurred speech, smelled of alcohol, and was combative with medics, indicating significant impairment while operating the vehicle.
