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Riverside Woman Pleads Guilty In Drunk Driving Hit-And-Run That Injured Child

(CBS) -- A 51-year-old Riverside woman has pleaded guilty to a drunk driving hit-and-run that injured a child last year, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.

Julia Ann Rastelli pleaded guilty to aggravated felony DUI in an incident that left a 10-year-old child injured in a crosswalk with a crossing guard present holding a stop sign.

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Judge Gary Kull sentenced her to time served of three days plus 18 months' probation, 480 hours of community service and $1,347 in fines.

The child was not seriously hurt. According to police, Rastelli kept going and was arrested six blocks away.

Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel says this incident took place at 3 p.m. He says his officers make DUI arrests 24-7 and have seen drunk drivers passing marked squad cars while drinking.

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