Drunk Mom Crashes with 7-Year-Old Daughter at OVER DOUBLE the Limit

Around 11:12 PM on August 4, 2025, Sergeant Adam Colfer with the Middletown Township Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash. He arrived on scene and observed that black 2024 Mazda CX-90 had struck a parked 2024 BMW M2. The driver of the Mazda was later identified as Jennifer Rader. She claimed that her steering wheel had locked up, and that is why she struck the BMW.

Patrolman John Foy arrived on scene shortly afterwards and initially denied consuming any alcohol. Jennifer later admitted to drinking wine at her friend’s house earlier that evening. She also stated that her 7-year-old daughter was inside the vehicle with her at the time of the crash. Based on their suspicion of impairment, Jennifer was asked to perform field sobriety exercises.

The first exercise was the Walk and Turn test. During the Walk and Turn test, Jennifer did not touch heel-to-toe on each step, did not count as instructed, and took an incorrect number of steps in each direction. The final exercise was the One Leg Stand test, and Jennifer was unable to raise her foot in the proper fashion and she put her foot down before the test was complete.

Based on her motor vehicle crash, the odor of alcohol, and her inability to complete the field sobriety exercises, Patrolman Foy placed Jennifer under arrest for driving under the influence. Her vehicle was impounded for a 12-hour hold according to John’s Law. Patrolman Foy transported Jennifer to the Middletown Township Police Department for further processing.

Patrolman Foy read Jennifer the Standard Statement for Motor Vehicle Operators, and she agreed submit breath samples. Her Alcotest results indicated a BAC level of 0.19%, which was over double the legal limit of 0.08%. After the officers finished processing her, Jennifer was released to her husband pending her court appearance after he signed the Potential Liability Warning form on her behalf.

Patrolman Foy issued Jennifer the following citations:

-Operating under the influence

-Reckless driving

Jennifer was also criminally charged with endangering a child (2C:24-4A(2)) and DWI parent/guardian with minor in vehicle (39:4-50.15B ).

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