Leandra's Law: Drunk 27-Year-Old Crashes In Capital Region With Child In Car, Police Say

A 27-year-old woman from the region is accused of causing a drunk-driving crash involving a child.

Haley Czwakiel.
Photo Credit: *Saratoga County Sheriff's Office*

05/15/2024 4:25 p.m.

The Saratoga County incident happened at around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the town of Ballston.

Sheriff’s officials said Haley Czwakiel, of Ballston Spa, had a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than .08 percent when she caused a property damage crash on Saratoga Road.

At the time of the crash, she was traveling with a child under the age of 15, deputies said. Neither Czwakiel nor the child were injured.

Czwakiel was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DWI (felony) and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 percent or greater (misdemeanor).

She was released from custody on appearance tickets.

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