Putnam County, FL (February 10, 2020) - A crash involving a suspected drunk driver left a 2-year-old girl and two others hurt over the weekend in Putnam County.
On Saturday, February 8th the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the southbound lanes of US 17. According to reports, 46-year-old Robert Ellis was traveling on US 17 with his wife Laura Austin-Ellis, 45, and their two-year-old daughter. At the same time, 35-year-old Wayne Morris was traveling northbound on US 17 when Morris's vehicle crossed over the centerline and struck Ellis's vehicle head-on.
All three members of the Ellis family suffered serious injuries and were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. Morris was arrested and charged with careless driving, DUI and DUI with serious bodily injury. He was being held in the Putnam County Jail on a $9,500.00 bond.
DUI crashes account for thousands of injuries each year across our state. Driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol is one of the most reckless and irresponsible actions in which a person can engage. DUI drivers lack an awareness of the dangers of the roadway and often fail to react in time to avoid catastrophic crashes with other motorists.
Our condolences are with the members of the Ellis family at this time and we hope for their speedy recovery.
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