New York state troopers say it was Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office patrol that first spotted Kerri Bedrick driving the wrong way down Carleton Avenue around 2 a.m.
A Centerport mother will face a judge today in Central Islip after driving the wrong way down the Southern State Parkway Thursday before hitting four other cars. Her 9-year-old son was killed in the crash.
New York state troopers say it was Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office patrol that first spotted Kerri Bedrick driving the wrong way down Carleton Avenue around 2 a.m. The 32-year-old allegedly ignored the lights and sirens officers had put on to try and get her to stop the car she was in.
Bedrick drove another 5 miles, ending up driving west in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway. New York state troopers say she eventually caused a crash involving 4 other vehicles.
Bedrick’s 9-year-old son Eli Henrys was found in the backseat. Attempts were made by first responders to save his life but he succumbed to his injuries. Troopers say he was wearing his seatbelt.
Drivers in other vehicles involved sustained minor injuries.
Bedrick will be arraigned on multiple charges including operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and aggravated DWI with a child-passenger less than 16.
