Chattanooga mother charged with DUI after SUV goes off cliff with two children inside
Chase Ryan Klinedinst, 30, is charged with DUI, child neglect and vehicular assault after her vehicle fell off Coffey's Cliff in Chattanooga with her two children inside. Both children survived with injuries.
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The story, neutrally told
Right · 1Chase Ryan Klinedinst, 30, is accused of driving a Honda CR-V off "Coffey's Cliff" in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her two young children inside, according to an affidavit cited by Fox News. Fox NewsR “Chase Ryan Klinedinst, 30, was behind the wheel of a Honda CR-V when she reached a dead end road near "Coffey's Cliff" in Chattanooga and continued driving.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 2The vehicle fell roughly 20 to 25 feet and landed upside down near railroad tracks; the New York Post, citing WJAC, dates the crash to Sept. 7. New York PostR “on Sept. 7, as the vehicle plunged 20 to 25 feet off the edge, landing upside down near the train tracks below, according to WJAC.” Read at New York Post ↗ Fox NewsR “landed "upside down near railroad tracks," an affidavit says.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 2Both children were in child safety seats and were taken to hospital. One had a broken arm and bruised lung(s) and was admitted; the other was treated and released. Fox NewsR “One of the children broke an arm, and bruised a lung. The other child was treated and released.” Read at Fox News ↗ New York PostR “One child suffered a fractured forearm and bruised lungs and was admitted to a local hospital.” Read at New York Post ↗
Right · 1Investigators say Klinedinst had slurred speech, was combative with medics and smelled strongly of alcohol. Fox NewsR “Klinedinst had "slurred speech, was combative with medics and smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage."” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 2Two bottles of wine were reportedly found in the vehicle. Fox says one was empty; the Post says one was empty and the other unopened and chilled. Fox NewsR “Two bottles of wine were found inside the vehicle – with one of them empty, investigators say.” Read at Fox News ↗ New York PostR “an empty wine bottle and an unopened, chilled bottle inside the SUV” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1The Post, citing court documents obtained by WJAC, reports she was taken to a hospital and placed on a psychiatric hold. New York PostR “She was rushed to a local hospital and placed on psychiatric hold, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.” Read at New York Post ↗
Right · 2She is charged with driving under the influence, vehicular assault and child neglect (Fox reports two counts); the Tennessee Highway Patrol is the charging agency, and she is due in court on November 17. The charges are allegations. Fox NewsR “Klinedinst is charged with two counts of child neglect, driving under the influence, and vehicular assault. Tennessee Highway Patrol is the charging agency. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP She is due in court on November 17.” Read at Fox News ↗ New York PostR “Klinedinst is charged with driving under the influence, child neglect, child abuse and neglect and vehicular assault.” Read at New York Post ↗
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- Framing
- Crime-report framing built on police and court documents; the Post uses more colourful language and a drunk-mother lead.
- Emphasis
- Alcohol evidence, combative behaviour, the children's injuries and the charges.
- Leaves out or plays down
- No comment from Klinedinst or a lawyer; no left or centre outlets to compare.
- Charged language
- “Boozed-up”“drunken Tennessee mom”“miraculously survived”
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“Boozed-up Tennessee mom drives SUV off cliff with 2 kids inside, landing upside down near train track: police” — New York Post
“Mom accused of driving car off cliff with young kids inside, faces DUI, child neglect charges” — Fox News
What every side reports
- Klinedinst is accused of driving off Coffey's Cliff in Chattanooga with two children in safety seats.
- The vehicle landed upside down near railroad tracks.
- One child was hospitalised with a fractured arm and bruised lung; the other was treated and released.
- She is charged with DUI, child neglect and vehicular assault.
Where accounts differ
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Severity of the children's injuries
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- Fox says one broke an arm and bruised a lung and the other was released; the Post says one had serious injuries and its lede says both had moderate to serious injuries.
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Wine bottles found
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- Fox says two bottles, one empty; the Post says one empty and one unopened, chilled bottle.
Chase Ryan Klinedinst person
Charged and accused by investigators; the coverage includes no statement from her.
“Klinedinst is charged with two counts of child neglect, driving under the influence, and vehicular assault.” — Fox News
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Mom accused of driving car off cliff with young kids inside, faces DUI, child neglect charges
Neutral Attributes details to an affidavit and police, uses 'accused' and 'allegedly'.
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Alarmist Tabloid-style, labels her drunk in its own voice while also saying 'allegedly'.
- 13 Oct 16:54 First Fox NewsR Mom accused of driving car off cliff with young kids inside, faces DUI, child neglect charges
- 13 Oct 22:08 +5h 14m New York PostR Boozed-up Tennessee mom drives SUV off cliff with 2 kids inside, landing upside down near train track: police
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