MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — The driver who investigators believe caused a crash that injured three Muskegon County teens Saturday night is being charged with drunk driving second offense.
The charge against 26-year old Victoria Vasquez was authorized by the Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office Tuesday.
A Ford Fiesta with three teen girls was Saturday night around 7 p.m. by the SUV driven by Vasquez. Police say the crash was nearly head-on near the intersection of Whitehall Road and Ruddiman Drive.
Muskegon County Jail records show North Muskegon Police booked Vasquez into the jail Saturday evening for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated second offense charge.
An on call judge set bond, and Vasquez was released from jail early Sunday morning after posting $200.
The three teens, who all are seniors at Reeths-Puffer, were released from the hospital after being treated for minor injuries.
"They are so lucky to even be alive," said Leana Reed, whose 17-year old daughter was riding in the backseat of the Fiesta.
Reed says her daughter and her two friends are all sore and bruised from head to toe.
"There's just not words to describe what a feeling that is, and how close of a call that was. They're very shaken up," said Reed. "All because of a decision this lady made."
Reed was disappointed to learn that even with a previous driving while intoxicated conviction on Vasquez's driving record she was offered a low bond.
"That's very disappointing to say the least," Reed said.
Vasquez will be required to return the the Muskegon County Hall of Justice for arraignment on the charge. At that time a district court judge will determine if her bond will remain at $200 or be increased.
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