Sullivan Woman Charged In Wrong Way DWI Crash

A Sullivan woman has been charged in a wrong way DWI crash that killed a St. Clair woman in January.

Emily Hernandez, 22, was charged Thursday with DWI — death of a passenger and DWI — serious physical injury.

A warrant was issued for her arrest and bond set at $250,000.

Her attorney has filed for a bond reduction.

Hernandez is accused of being intoxicated when she struck a vehicle and killed Victoria Wilson, 32, on Jan. 5.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Hernandez was driving a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. Hernandez was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes. Both vehicles swerved to avoid each other and the front right of Hernandez’s vehicle struck the front right of Wilson’s vehicle.

The driver was Ryan Wilson, 36, who had serious injuries.