Troopers say a mom was driving under the influence at the time of a fatal crash that killed her daughter 5-year-old daughter.
According to OSP, the accident happened just before 4 p.m. on Jasper Road in Pike County.
Chasity D. Bliss, age 43, of Piketon, was operating a 2005 Ford Focus that was traveling eastbound on Jasper Road with her two daughters in the back seat. Mrs. Bliss drove off the left side of the roadway ramping over a driveway, striking a utility pole, and a tree before coming to final rest in a field.
Her seven-year-old daughter, who was not in a safety seat or buckled up died from her injuries. Her 5-year-old sister was not hurt.
As a result of the initial investigation, Mrs. Bliss was deemed impaired at the time of the crash. Mrs. Bliss was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and taken to the Pike County Jail.
The roadway was reduced to one lane for multiple hours while troopers investigated
Pike County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Davis says his office will be presenting the Bliss case to the next Grand Jury.
Mr. Davis said his office assisted with the preparation of charges and he authorized the immediate arrest of Ms. Bliss based upon the thorough investigation of the highway patrol.
The Prosecutor also said his office was prepared with a search warrant for a blood draw in case she refused a chemical test.
In addition to the Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Bliss is also charged with driving with a suspended license and Felony 1 and Felony 3 Child Endangering.
According to Mr. Davis, more charges will come once presented to the grand jury. Her initial appearance will be before Judge Moraleja in Pike County Court on Wednesday morning where bond will be set.
This crash remains under investigation.
