VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — A woman who crashed her vehicle in Clinton Township while allegedly driving under the influence with three small children as passengers was recently held for court on related charges.

Court documents indicate the following charges against 26-year-old Brandy Lee Peterman, of West Mifflin, were held for court on Wednesday, May 5:

– Endangering Welfare of Children — Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense, Felony 3 (three counts)
– DUI: High Rate of Alcohol (BAC .10<.16) 1st Offense, Misdemeanor - DUI: General Impairment/Incapable of Driving Safely - 1st Offense, Misdemeanor - Driving Without a License, Summary - Disregard Traffic Lane (Single), Summary - Driving at a Safe Speed, Summary - Careless Driving, Summary - Reckless Driving, Summary (three counts) - Fail to use safety belt - driver and front seat occupant, Summary The charges have been transferred to the Venango County Court of Common Pleas. Peterman remains free on $500.00 unsecured bail. The charges stem from a crash that occurred in November of 2020. Details of the case:

According to a criminal complaint, on November 27, 2020, Franklin-based State Police were dispatched to the area of Kennerdell Road between Old Lisbon Road and State Route 3005, in Clinton Township, Venango County, for a one-vehicle crash.

At the scene, police found marks in the soft shoulder of the eastern side of the roadway leading to a utility pole, which was completely broken but still standing. It was found to be the point of initial impact, the complaint states.

Police then interviewed the driver of the vehicle involved, identified as Brandy Lee Peterman.

The complaint notes police observed that during the interview, Peterman was swaying back and forth and had glassy, bloodshot eyes, as well as a strong scent of alcohol on her person.

According to the complaint, Peterman admitted to consuming alcohol that evening and to not using a seat belt.

Peterman also had three young children, all under the age of six, in the vehicle when she crashed, the complaint states.

Following the crash investigation, Peterman also agreed to submit to a preliminary breath test that gave a positive result for the presence of alcohol, according to the complaint.

She was subsequently placed under arrest for driving under the influence.

The charges were filed against Peterman through Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey’s office on Tuesday, April 6.