KENNESAW, Ga. – A Kennesaw woman is accused of leaving two young children at a home by themselves and causing a head-on car accident.
Kellie Ann Hutcheson allegedly drove her SUV into oncoming traffic at Legacy Park Circle and Highcroft Main in Kennesaw. When police arrived, she had a hard time standing up and was slurring her speech, with the smell of alcohol on her breath. She told officers she had at least six alcoholic drinks and took anti-anxiety medication but couldn’t recall how much, according to the police report.
Hutcheson told police that she was taking care of her two nieces, ages 4 and 2, but couldn’t remember where they were, police said. The girls were found at a home on Hartness Way but it took police an “extended amount of time” to ensure their safety.
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According to Kennesaw police, the children were released to another family member until their mother was able to return home. Hutcheson faces first-degree child cruelty charges, driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane of travel. Her bond has been set at $12,500.
