Pinellas Park, FL (May 7, 2021) - Police in Pinellas Park responded to the scene of a crash involving a DUI driver on Friday morning. The incident occurred around 12:25 a.m. in the 6900 block of 70th Avenue.
According to officials, 23-year-old Carly Christopher was traveling northbound on 66th Street when she struck a pedestrian that was crossing the road. The pedestrian was later identified as 33-year-old Jesus Ramon Gutierrez-Hipolito. Guiterrez-Hipolito suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment following the accident. After investigating, officers determined that Chrispher's blood-alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit. She was arrested and charged with DUI.
No further details have been released.
Serious pedestrian accidents in Florida take place each day, multiple times per day. A Florida pedestrian accident can have drastic effects on both those involved as well as their families. These crashes can lead to major injuries such as spinal cord injuries, head trauma, broken bones, permanent disfigurement, and even death in the worst-case scenario. Sadly, many serious crashes happen due to the actions of negligent drivers.
We wish to offer our well-wishes to the victims of this Pinellas Park pedestrian accident.
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