Hernando County, FL (July 22, 2018) – In Hernando, a DUI-related crash took place that led to the death of one person. A man was lying in the roadway when he was suddenly struck by a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
38-year-old Paul Leftwich of Weeki Wachee died at the scene of the accident after he was struck. He had not been drinking, according to troopers. 55-year-old Darryl Champion of Brooksville was charged with driving under the influence. He did not receive injuries in the crash.
The incident took place around 12:16 a.m. on Bourassa Boulevard in Hernando County. Troopers said that Champion was driving his pickup truck when he saw Leftwich lying in the roadway. He tried to stop in time but was unable to do so, which led to the accident.
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