JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Opening statements were heard on Tuesday, November 28 in the trial of Beth Ann White.

White is accused of killing a mother and an infant during a crash in Hinds County two years ago. She was indicted on four counts of aggravated DUI.

Authorities said White was driving under the influence when she crashed into Allison Conaway’s vehicle on Highway 18 in November 2021. Conaway and her six-month-old son, Alex, died in the crash. Her two other children were injured.

The state alleges White’s blood alcohol content level was .273% the night of the crash, which is nearly three times more than the legal limit.

Witnesses were called to the stand to testify on Tuesday. One said she will never forget the day of the crash.

“I just remember her stopping so abruptly behind me. I remember stopping at a very fast red light that she blew through. And then it was green. And I remember her. I remember the yellow light flashing turned turn right and the wreck,” said Kelsi Carmichael, a witness.

Master Sgt. Kervin Stewart with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) was on Interstate 20 during the time of the crash before rushing to the scene. He said White was uncooperative.

“When I made contact with her, I could smell the intoxicating beverage coming from her breath and the vehicle,” said Stewart.

Trooper Johnathan Smith said a bottle of whiskey was found in White’s silver Acura, along with marijuana. He said when White arrived at the hospital, she began to cooperate.

The state argues that White’s bad choices led to the death of Conaway and her son. However, the defense argues that no one actually saw the collision occur.

Day three of the trial will begin on Wednesday, November 29 at 9:00 a.m.