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Mother Charged After Wrong-Way Crash Kills 9-Year-Old Son

Kerri Bedrick faces multiple charges, including aggravated DWI and drug possession, following the fatal collision on Long Island's Southern State Parkway.

  • Kerri Bedrick, 32, admitted to taking methamphetamine before the crash and was driving on a suspended license.
  • The crash involved four vehicles and resulted in the death of her son, Eli Henrys, who was in the back seat.
  • Bedrick has a history of 56 license suspensions and a prior DWI conviction.
  • She pleaded not guilty to the charges and her bail was set at $1 million.
  • Authorities are considering pursuing homicide charges against Bedrick.
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