St. Joseph mother charged in fatal DWI crash with child passenger

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Charges have been filed against a St. Joseph woman following a wrong-way crash that killed a St. Joseph man in Andrew County.

According to a probable cause statement, 37-year-old Chelsea Robison-Ingino has been charged with multiple offenses, including driving while intoxicated resulting in death (a Class B felony), first-degree involuntary manslaughter, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and driving the wrong way on a highway causing an accident.

On Tuesday, May 27, several drivers and a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper reported seeing Robison-Ingino traveling in the wrong direction on Business 29 near John Glenn Road. Witnesses observed her swerving to avoid oncoming vehicles before she struck another vehicle head-on, killing the driver.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

At the time of the crash, Robison-Ingino’s minor child was also in the vehicle. Both Robison-Ingino and her child, who was a passenger, sustained serious injuries and were transported to the hospital. The child is reported to be in stable condition.

During the investigation, troopers discovered numerous full and empty bottles of "99 Brand Liqueur" in Robison-Ingino’s purse, on the driver’s seat, the driver’s side floorboard, and the rear passenger floorboard.

Robison-Ingino was reportedly unconscious upon arrival at the hospital.

The Andrew County Prosecuting Attorney, Monica Morrey, shared the following statement with News-Press Now following pending litigation.

"We will not forget the life lost and the many individuals who are and will be forever affected by this crash. We are deeply grateful to local first responders and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for their prompt and professional response. Further information at this time cannot be released due to the pending criminal charges."

News-Press NOW will provide updates as more information becomes available.