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Tennessee mother charged after driving SUV off cliff with two children
Chase Ryan Klinedinst, a Tennessee mother, faces multiple charges including driving under the influence, child neglect, child abuse, and vehicular assault following a vehicle crash on September 7.
According to investigators, Klinedinst drove her SUV down a dirt path at Coffey’s Cliff in Chattanooga, causing the vehicle to plunge approximately 20 to 25 feet. The SUV landed upside down near active railroad tracks. Both children inside the vehicle were secured in safety seats and survived the fall. One child was hospitalized with a fractured forearm and bruised lungs, while the second child was treated and released.
Police reported that Klinedinst appeared intoxicated, noting slurred speech and the smell of alcohol. Investigators recovered one empty wine bottle and one unopened, chilled bottle of wine from the vehicle. Following the crash, Klinedinst was reportedly aggressive toward first responders and was subsequently placed on a psychiatric hold. She is scheduled to appear in court on November 17.
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Chase Ryan Klinedinst · Chattanooga · Coffey’s Cliff · Tennessee Highway Patrol
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- [● 3 SOURCES] One child sustained a fractured forearm and bruised lungs and was hospitalized. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tennessee Highway Patrol is the agency bringing charges. internewscast.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Chase Ryan Klinedinst was charged with DUI and child neglect. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Investigators found one empty wine bottle and one unopened, chilled bottle of wine inside the vehicle. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Klinedinst was placed on a psychiatric hold following the incident. pulptastic.com · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Klinedinst is scheduled for a court appearance on November 17. internewscast.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The vehicle plunged approximately 20 to 25 feet off Coffey’s Cliff and landed upside down near railroad tracks. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Both children survived the crash while secured in child safety seats. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com