A North Carolina woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after a deputy clocked her driving 103 mph—nearly double the 55 mph limit—in heavy snow on Highway 70 near Princeton, endangering her 1-year-old passenger. Kierra Taina Taylor, 24, of Goldsboro, was found impaired with a roadside BAC of 0.33 (initial reports said 0.22) and the child unrestrained in a car seat.
Incident Details
The stop occurred on January 31 amid record snowfall (up to 22.5 inches statewide, the biggest event since 2004), which caused over 1,000 crashes, two deaths, and widespread power outages across the South. Taylor drove a Chevy Impala; family later took custody of the child. She was cooperative during arrest.
Charges and Detention
Taylor was booked into Johnston County Detention Center on charges of driving while impaired, speeding to endanger, reckless driving (wanton disregard), and child abuse. Secured bond: $2,500. She’s listed as an active inmate as of early February 2026.
Weather Context
Johnston County Sheriff’s Office warned drivers to slow down or stay home during the rare storm. Officials like Gov. Josh Stein and Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson echoed this, noting hazardous roads for first responders.
