Woman Arrested for DUI After Fatal Car Accident in Claremont

A fatal car crash in Claremont on Saturday has left one dead and one arrested after a vehicle flipped and ejected a passenger into a river. 36-year old Amber King of Claremont was arrested by Claremont Police for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B Felony, after she and three other passengers were involved in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday around 1:30 PM.

While travelling around a curve slightly north of Tractor Supply Company on Main Street, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee flipped over and one passenger was ejected from the car and thrown into the Sugar River.

The three other occupants, including the driver, were trapped inside and were extricated by rescue crews when they arrived on scene. Witnesses helped the person who had been thrown into the river and was transported to Valley Regional Hospital.

The person, identified as 32-year old Amanda Grasso of Goshen, died as a result of her injuries and the three other occupants were all transported to Valley Regional as well with serious injuries.

Amber King has no arraignment date set as of yet for her felony charge and police are continuing to investigate, with additional charges pending.