Columbus Woman Sentenced to 6 Years for Drunk Driving Crash

Katherine Moore pleaded guilty to intoxicated driving and child endangerment charges.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A 46-year-old Columbus woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for a 2024 drunk driving crash in Bartholomew County that injured a person and endangered a child who was in the vehicle with her at the time.

Why it matters

Impaired driving crashes continue to be a major public safety issue, with serious injuries and fatalities occurring far too frequently. This case highlights the severe legal consequences that can result from driving under the influence, especially when it leads to harm to others.

The details

According to the Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office, in April 2024 Katherine Moore was driving a vehicle that struck and injured another person. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. Investigators also found that Moore had a child in the vehicle with her at the time of the crash. Moore was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated with endangerment, neglect of a dependent, and leaving the scene of a crash with injuries.

  • In April 2024, the incident occurred in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
  • On April 27, 2024, Moore was booked into the Bartholomew County Jail on the preliminary charges.
  • Last week, Moore was sentenced by Bartholomew Superior Court 2 Judge Jon Rohde.

The players

Katherine Moore

A 46-year-old Columbus, Indiana resident who pleaded guilty to felony charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury and neglect of a dependent.

Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office

The local prosecutor's office that handled the case against Katherine Moore.

Jon Rohde

The Bartholomew Superior Court 2 judge who sentenced Katherine Moore to six years in prison.

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The takeaway

This case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can result from driving under the influence. It underscores the importance of personal responsibility and the need for continued efforts to combat drunk driving and protect public safety on our roads.