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A Cumberland woman who was driving a truck that crashed and burned, killing her teenage passenger, faces up to eight years in prison when she is sentenced today.

Kellie Woodbine has been under house arrest in Cumberland since February.

She pleaded no contest to driving while intoxicated, death resulting and reckless driving, death resulting after Samantha Marie Beaudette, 16, died from injuries she suffered in the 2005 crash.

Woodbine was 27 at the time of the crash, and Beaudette had agreed to go with her to buy cigarettes. The police say Woodbine's blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit when her car swerved on Route 95 north between Exits 9 and 30 -- the Pawtucket "S-curve."

The truck went into the breakdown lane, struck a jersey barrier and skidded 75 feet before striking a bridge abutment. It was going 95 mph. when it slammed into the abutment, bursting into flames and trapping Beaudette inside.

Woodbine's sentencing is scheduled for Superior Court Providence today.

 Tags  crash Pawtucket

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Kenny said:

She should do every single second but no not in RI. Community service and a slap on the wrist i'm sure. SHE KILLED SOMEONE! people who kill people go to prision in most cases!

Link | September 12, 2008 12:30 PM
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