California Mother Faces Charges After DUI Crash Kills Her Two Children

Yesica Barajas, 31, remains hospitalized and in custody following the tragic crash in Napa, California, that claimed the lives of Damien and Aaliyah Montanez.

Yesica Barajas, suspected of driving under the influence, crashed into a tree on Highway 29 in Napa on Sunday morning, killing her two children, Damien, 10, and Aaliyah, 9.
Authorities believe alcohol, speed, and possibly drugs contributed to the crash, which occurred as Barajas lost control of her vehicle while exiting the highway.
Barajas suffered significant injuries and is receiving medical treatment; she will be transferred to Napa County Jail upon recovery and is being held on $500,000 bail.
She faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury.
The Napa Valley Unified School District is offering counseling services, and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the grieving family and cover funeral expenses.