Kristen Leigh Gantz of Lititz crashed a black Honda Pilot into a tree along East Oregon Road, Manheim Township around 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, according to Officer William R. McHale IV in the affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice.
Gantz crashed in such a way that she “could only be freed by mechanical means,” as stated in the affidavit. In the meantime, her 16-year-old son, who was in the passenger seat was taken to an area hospital for a back injury.
“Once freed, Gantz admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages a few hours earlier,” as stated in the police release. It was also noted by police in both the release and court documents that she reeked of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech.
She “admitted to taking Clonazepam and Amphetamine before the crash,” police stated in the release.
The criminal complaint was filed at the end of January and she was arrested warrant on Jan. 31, just 11 days after her birthday, court records show.
She was charged with the following as detailed in her court docket: Felony Endangering Welfare of Children, Misdemeanor DUI-Controlled Substance, DUI-High Rate of Alcohol, Roadways Laned for Traffic Arrest.