A New Jersey woman, Jennifer L. Pearson, is accused of driving her boat while intoxicated, after her vessel struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay on Memorial Day and her son died, according to reports.
Fox News says Pearson allegedly had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit at the time of the crash. The reports describe the incident as a fatal impact with a navigation marker, with investigators treating alcohol involvement as a central factor.
Across the two outlets provided here, the core account is consistent: the crash occurs in Barnegat Bay on Memorial Day, the child is killed, and Pearson is alleged to have been over the legal alcohol limit. The available summaries do not include additional details such as charging decisions, investigation updates, or responses from Pearson or authorities beyond the allegation.
