A former “Melrose Place” actress was charged with drunk driving after a fatal accident that killed a woman from New Jersey.

The former actress was driving a 2007 Chevy Tahoe when she collided with another vehicle instantly killing a 60-year-old woman. The 60-year-old woman’s husband was also seriously injured in the crash.

He was transferred to the hospital via helicopter. The couple and their 17-year-old son were turning into their driveway when the were hit. The former actress was charged with vehicular homicide and second and third degree assault by auto. With these charges, she faces up to 10years in prison.

Drunk driving car accidents can have devastating effects on everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.