Nightmare Crash in Macomb: Woman Faces 'Super Drunk' Charge After SUV Plows Into Child's Bedroom

Imagine waking up, not to an alarm, but to the sound of an SUV smashing through your bedroom wall, mere inches from where you sleep. That’s precisely the terrifying reality a young child in Macomb Township faced back in December. Now, the woman accused of causing that absolute nightmare of a crash is facing an even more serious charge: 'super drunk.'

Jessica Lentine, 36, from Macomb Township, was initially charged with operating while intoxicated and reckless driving following the heart-stopping incident on December 4th. But it turns out, the situation was even graver than first thought. Prosecutors have since upped the ante, filing that additional 'super drunk' charge against her. This isn't just a minor distinction, mind you; in Michigan, a 'super drunk' charge means a driver's blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.17% or higher. Lentine’s BAC, according to reports? A staggering 0.20%.

The details of that evening are just chilling. According to official reports, Lentine was behind the wheel of a Toyota Highlander when she allegedly veered off the road. Her vehicle then plowed straight through a fence, roared across the backyard, and ultimately crashed right into a home. The worst part? It wasn’t just any part of the house; it was a child's bedroom, with the young resident tucked in bed, asleep. Can you even begin to imagine the sheer horror of that moment for the child, and for their family? It's truly a miracle that the child was not seriously injured, escaping what could have been an unimaginable tragedy by the narrowest of margins.

This new 'super drunk' designation carries considerably stiffer penalties than a standard OWI charge. We're talking about potentially longer jail time, heftier fines, and more stringent license restrictions should she be convicted. For now, Lentine's bond remains set at $10,000, with a 10% cash option, as she navigates the legal proceedings stemming from this deeply unsettling event. The community, I'm sure, is watching closely as this case unfolds, hoping for justice and, more importantly, a renewed emphasis on the devastating consequences of impaired driving.