A woman and two young children were killed when they were hit by a drunk driver. The drunk driver's blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit and he is being charged with 3 counts of murder.

According to al.com the van was traveling northbound on Alabama Highway 79 at a high rate of speed. The Mitsubishi was crossing from Jefferson State Parkway to travel south on Alabama Highway 79.

The van struck the Mitsubishi in the driver's side. The driver of the van was uninjured.

 

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