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Brentwood mom accused of driving drunk with daughter in car

According to police, Karlita Rojas-Reyes lost control on the Long Island Expressway in Melville just before midnight Wednesday.

News 12 Staff

Feb 28, 2019, 11:11 AM

Updated 2,344 days ago

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Brentwood mom accused of driving drunk with daughter in car
A Brentwood mom has been arrested and accused of driving drunk with her young daughter in the car.
According to police, Karlita Rojas-Reyes lost control on the Long Island Expressway in Melville just before midnight Wednesday.
Police say Rojas-Reyes crashed into the median wall east of exit 49 with her 9-year-old daughter in the car.
Rojas-Reyes and her daughter were treated for minor injuries.
The girl was released to her grandfather.
Rojas-Reyes is charged with felony DWI under Leandra’s Law.