Crime & Safety
DUI Charges Filed In Bensalem Bus Stop Crash That Injured Child
Aggravated assault while DUI charges have been filed in connection with a crash that injured a child last month in Bensalem.
BENSALEM, PA — Police in Bensalem have charged a woman with aggravated assault while DUI in connection with a crash that injured a child at a school bus stop last month.
Kathleen Wesley, 35, of Croydon is facing charges in connection with the Jan. 6 crash at Bensalem Boulevard and Timber Lane. Police said a 12-year-old girl was crossing Bensalem Blvd to board the school bus when she was struck by a White 2000 Ford F-150 pick up truck, driven by Wesley.
Police determined Wesley failed to stop for the red stop signals on the bus. A blood test revealed she was under the influence at the time of the crash, police said.
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The girl suffered serious injuries and remains hospitalized, according to authorities.
Wesley was unable to post bail, which was set at 10 percent of $100,000, and is being held at Bucks County prison.
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Her preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 26.
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