A driver was arrested after an accident that involved a DUI and led to the loss of life of one person. The accident took place early on Saturday morning and police arrived at the scene to find catastrophic results.
One man lost his life in the DUI crash and another was arrested after three cars collided due to the man’s negligence. The accident took place on County Road 865, near the Century Link Stadium. It took place in the early hours of the morning.
A third person was involved in the crash and spoke with police and reporters about what he witnessed. He was shaken up by the accident but is expected to be okay. The driver said that he was heading north when, suddenly, he saw an oncoming vehicle traveling south in the northbound lane.
He swerved so that he could avoid the collision, but the vehicle next to him was struck head-on. The suspect in the incident, who was drunk at the time, was identified as 41-year-old Dwayne Holliday of Fort Myers. He was promptly arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter and DUI with property damage.
At this time, the Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the accident. The name of the victim has not yet been released.
Between the years 2003-2012, about 8,500 people lost their lives in accidents involving a drunk driver. These accidents are taken seriously under the law, as they can lead to devastating results.
To those who have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, we offer our most sincere condolences. Call us at Rubenstein Law if you have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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