Woman Charged After Allegedly Driving Over 100 MPH on Snow-Covered Roads with 1-Year-Old Unrestrained in Car

Kierra Taylor of Goldsboro, N.C. faces multiple charges including driving while impaired and child abuse.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 8:55pm

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A 24-year-old woman in North Carolina was pulled over and arrested after allegedly driving over 100 mph on snow-covered roads with a 1-year-old baby 'unrestrained' in the back seat. Kierra Taylor was charged with driving while impaired, speeding, reckless driving, and child abuse.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving, especially in hazardous winter weather conditions, and the importance of properly restraining children in vehicles. It also raises concerns about impaired driving and the potential consequences for both the driver and any passengers, especially vulnerable ones like young children.

The details

According to the Johnston County Sheriff's Office, a deputy pulled over Taylor on Saturday, Jan. 31 after measuring her car driving 103 mph on Highway 70 near Princeton, about 40 miles outside of Raleigh. The sheriff's office said a 1-year-old was found 'unrestrained in a child seat' in Taylor's vehicle. Taylor's blood alcohol content was measured at 0.33 during a roadside test, over four times the legal limit.

  • On Saturday, Jan. 31, Taylor was pulled over by a deputy.
  • The incident occurred on Highway 70 near Princeton, North Carolina.

The players

Kierra Taylor

A 24-year-old woman from Goldsboro, North Carolina who was arrested for driving over 100 mph on snow-covered roads with a 1-year-old baby unrestrained in the car.

Johnston County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that pulled over and arrested Kierra Taylor.

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What they’re saying

“During this inclement weather, help keep everyone safe and stay home if possible.”

— Johnston County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

The judge will decide on Taylor's bond and whether she will be allowed out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious risks of driving recklessly and impaired, especially in hazardous winter conditions, and the critical importance of properly restraining young children in vehicles to protect their safety. It serves as a stark reminder for all drivers to exercise extreme caution on the roads during severe weather.