“‘I did the same thing I always do;’ 9-year-old boy fighting for his life after his drunk mother caused a crash while speeding, then left her son severely injured at the scene; mother arrested
Texas – In a disturbing incident in Texas, a mother’s reckless decision to drive under the influence has led to grave consequences for her young son and potentially ended her future career aspirations. The 39-year-old mother, identified as M. Tutt, now faces severe legal repercussions following a crash that left her 9-year-old son fighting for his life.
The incident occurred last week, on early Wednesday morning, where Tutt, reportedly speeding, crashed into parked cars. The impact was so severe that attempts to flee the scene were futile due to the extensive damage to her vehicle. Witnesses at the scene described Tutt as visibly intoxicated and frantic to restart her car and leave the scene. According to police reports and witness accounts, it was apparent to onlookers that Tutt was drunk, as she was “yelling and screaming” in an attempt to operate her heavily damaged vehicle.
The situation escalated when Tutt’s sister arrived and intervened to prevent Tutt from fleeing. As they extracted the unresponsive child from the vehicle, their attempts to transfer him to another car were unsuccessful. Paramedics soon arrived, and amidst the chaos, Tutt and her sister decided to leave the scene, leaving the severely injured child behind with first responders.
The injuries suffered by Tutt’s son were severe and life-threatening. Officers noted that he had a visible gash so deep that his skull was exposed. Additionally, he suffered from bleeding in the brain and a skull fracture. These injuries required immediate and intensive medical attention, highlighting the grave danger that Tutt’s actions had placed her child in.
Authorities were able to track down Tutt through her sister’s license plates. After arresting her at her sister’s residence, Tutt was brought back to the crash site for questioning. During this time, she repeatedly expressed concern for her nursing career, seemingly oblivious to the severity of her son’s condition. She stated, “her chance at a nursing career was over,” fixating on her personal losses rather than the critical state of her child. Throughout the interview, Tutt also expressed a desire to see her son. ‘I did the same thing I always do,’ and ‘I want my son,” she kept repeating. Tutt also told authorities she only had a few drinks that night.
Police administered a field sobriety test and a preliminary breathalyzer, both of which Tutt failed, confirming her intoxicated state at the time of the accident. Observations of her watery, glassy eyes and the strong smell of alcohol further substantiated her condition. Due to the seriousness of the incident, Tutt was booked into jail without bond. She faces charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury. These charges reflect the severe negligence and the dire consequences of her actions.
This tragic event serves as a harsh reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the irreversible impact it can have on innocent lives. It also underscores the importance of responsible behavior and adherence to traffic laws to prevent such devastating incidents. As the community grapples with this tragic incident, local authorities and safety advocates continue to stress the importance of sobriety behind the wheel and the role of community vigilance in preventing similar tragedies.
