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Driver charged under 'Leandra's Law' following accident in Darien

By Howard B. Owens

A 23-year-old woman from Alden was charged with DWI and a felony under "Leandra's Law" after reportedly being involved in a two-car accident in Darien on Thursday evening.

Haley A. Heidebreicht, of Seabrook Drive, Alden, allegedly had a BAC of .08 or greater. And she allegedly had a 5-month-old girl in the 2000 Dodge SUV she was driving.

Heidebreicht was driving westbound on Sumner Road when another driver reportedly failed to yield at the intersection with Colby Road.

Three people were hurt in the accident, including the 5-month-old, who was transported to Children's Hospital by ground ambulance. The driver and passenger in the other vehicle also suffered minor injuries and were taken to UMMC.

The other driver, Margaret M. Bliemeister, 46, of Townline Road, Alden, was issued a citation.

Her passenger was 16-year-old Edwin T. Bliemeister, also of Alden.

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