Woman charged in crash that killed young boy

Vehicle heading wrong way triggers multiple-car smashup, killing 3-year-old boy
TINLEY PARK, Ill. Noreen Hession, 31, is charged with reckless homicide, driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance.

Witnesses told police Friday night she was driving the wrong way on 159th Street. She allegedly crashed into several vehicles.

Ariel Parker, 4, of Oak Forest died in the crash. His mother and two other passengers in the car were injured. Police say none of their injuries is life threatening.

Hession is due in court Monday.

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