TEXARKANA, Texas - A 24-year-old woman was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated early Saturday morning after police say she struck a curb, blew out a tire and disabled her vehicle while her 2-month-old baby was inside.
Kyuna Kight, 24, was arrested Oct. 17, 2026, after a group of teenagers stopped to help her and became concerned that she was intoxicated, according to the Texarkana Texas Police Department.
The teenagers called 911, prompting an officer to respond to a business on St. Michael Drive around 1:20 a.m.
Teenagers Call 911 After Woman Strikes Curb
According to police, Kight was attempting to turn into a business parking lot on St. Michael Drive when she struck a curb, damaging a tire and leaving her vehicle disabled.
Police said Kight had apparently also been attempting to record a video of herself while driving.
A group of teenagers who witnessed the situation approached the vehicle to help.
While assisting Kight, the teenagers noticed signs that led them to believe she might be intoxicated.
Concerned about the situation, they contacted 911.
Officer Macy Huddle was dispatched to investigate.
Officer Arrests Driver for DWI, Discovers Infant in Vehicle
When Huddle arrived, she investigated the circumstances and determined that Kight was intoxicated, according to the police department.
Kight was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Officers also discovered that Kight's 2-month-old baby had been inside the vehicle during the incident.
Under Texas law, driving while intoxicated with a passenger younger than 15 years old is a state jail felony, even when it is the driver's first DWI offense.
The police department did not report any injuries to the infant or provide information about who took custody of the child following Kight's arrest.
Suspect Booked Into Bi-State Jail on $10,000 Bond
Following her arrest, Kight was transported to the Bi-State Jail in Texarkana.
Her bond was set at $10,000.
Police Thank Teenagers for Reporting Suspected Drunk Driver
The Texarkana Texas Police Department praised the teenagers for recognizing a potentially dangerous situation and contacting authorities.
Police said their decision to call 911 helped officers intervene while a young child was involved.
The department also reminded motorists not to drive after consuming alcohol, particularly when transporting children.
