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Mom admits to partying for 3 days before crash that killed 3-month-old, prosecutor says

Officers who responded to the crash found the child's mom passed out inside the car and lying on top of the infant.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman is charged with manslaughter after a crash that killed a 3-month-old early Wednesday morning.

Blood test showed Ebony Moore had a .175 blood-alcohol level and tested positive for THC, cocaine, opiates, and amphetamine after crashing her car into a parked car on 32nd Street.

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Officers said they found Moore passed out, lying on top of her 3-month-old around 2 a.m. The motor was still on and the car was still in drive. Both Moore and the infant were rushed to the hospital, where the baby was pronounced dead.

Prosecutors said Moore admitted to partying for three days before the crash. Police said she admitted to drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, taking ecstasy and muscle relaxers prior to driving the car.

Moore was booked at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.

Credit: Provided by family

Ebony Moore is charged with:

  • 2nd Degree Manslaughter
  • Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol

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