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Published 15:46 25 May 2026 GMT
A woman who is accused of killing a married couple while allegedly drink-driving shared a jaw-dropping statement to police.
Anabell Correa, who was 21 at the time of the deadly crash last March, was traveling eastbound on Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield, California, when she allegedly failed to stop at a red light, hitting a rideshare vehicle containing Desiree and Max Mooney, killing them both.
After police arrived at the scene of the fatal collision, Correa allegedly told officers, per court documents obtained by Bakersfield Now: "I drank one Twisted Tea, bro."
She added, as reported by the New York Post: "I’m never seeing my kid, huh, just because I drove and drank one, two drinks."
The Mooneys were killed in the collision while returning home after spending a night out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Also in their vehicle was their friend, Tayler Wells, who survived but was left with broken bones throughout her body, lost teeth, and had to relearn how to walk again. The rideshare driver was also injured, suffering a fractured neck and bleeding on her brain.
According to a GoFundMe for the family, Desiree had only turned 30 a few months before her death.
The fundraiser, which has collected over $20,000 to help with funeral costs, read: "Several families lost their children that day, and while some will recover, the void of the loss of Desiree and Max will be felt forever."
As reported by Bakersfield Now, Correa was allegedly driving without a license and had a blood alcohol level of 0.088%, which was above the 0.080% legal limit.
Now 22, Correa is facing 10 charges, including two counts of murder, and is set to face trial in late August.
She has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail.
Tensions have been high in the court throughout, as in March, a male relative of Correa was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor offense after attempting to speak to her and shouting: "Love you, Anabell," despite being warned to stay quiet.
Attorney's working on Correa's behalf have previously argued that she should be charged with manslaughter instead of murder because she had no prior convictions before the deadly crash.
In response, police presented evidence from her arrest, when she made statements acknowledging that driving under the influence of alcohol was dangerous, noting she said her cousin was killed after being struck by a drunk driver in 2022.
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