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Mother arrested in Visalia DUI crash that injured 2 children

22 May 2026 10:35

A mother was arrested after a DUI crash in Visalia sent two of her children to the hospital. - The crash occurred at Ben Maddox Way and Walnut Avenue around 6:22 p.m.

- Margarita Rodriguez was driving with three children when she lost control and hit a tree. - The 2-year-old and 8-year-old were injured; Rodriguez was arrested for felony DUI and child endangerment.

Police said she was under the influence of a stimulant at the time of the crash.

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