Mother Arrested After Abandoning Two Children

A Louisville woman was arrested Saturday night after police say she abandoned her two children and then tried to drive off while impaired before crashing into a nearby ditch.

Lisa Burgess, 42, is facing seven charges, including endangering the welfare of a minor, reckless driving, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (other substance or combination), according to court documents.

Around 9 p.m., Louisville Metro Police responded to the Menards at 9625 Preston Crossing on a report of children left alone, according to arrest records…

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