An early morning accident on I-275 in Tampa seems to be alcohol-related according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No charges have been filed yet in the deadly one-car accident, but DUI manslaughter charges could be forthcoming. Three teenagers were injured and a woman died in the alcohol related accident.
According to TBO.com Manuel Rosas was nearing the exit for Howard and Armenia Avenues in south Tampa when the car he was driving spun into a guardrail. A woman sitting in the front seat was thrown from the 1998 Firebird and killed. Three teens in the back seat were all injured and taken to a Tampa hospital where they were listed in serious condition.…
 
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Tampa Man Falls Asleep Behind The Wheel After A Traffic Stop And Is Arrested For DUIA 33-year-old Tampa man was pulled over on I-75 in Brooksville Tuesday evening. According to Hernando Today, by the time a second deputy arrived on the scene Julio Angel Class was passed out behind the wheel. February 11, 2010
Tampa DUI Lawyers Blog | DUI Attorneys in Tampa, FL Blog – Finebloom & Haenel, P.A. BlogThe September 27 crash that took the life of two Cape Coral, Florida nuns has resulted in DUI manslaughter charges being filed against a North Fort Meyers man. Michael G. Hickman has been charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter, DUI second offense or more and DUI with serious bodily injury according to a story on News-Press.com. According to the article, Hickman had a blood alcohol level of .228 at the time of the accident. Hickman’s blood was drawn at the hospital following the car accident but due to his injuries officer’s could not conduct a breath test. That meant Hickman was still able to drive while charges were pending.… February 3, 2010
Tampa Man Driving A U-Haul Involved In Five Hit And Run Accidents Near Lake City Charged With DUITampa resident Dale E. Baldwin went on a rampage in North Florida while driving a rented U-Haul. According to a story on the website of the Gainesville Sun, Baldwin was allegedly involved in five; hit-and-run accidents around Suwannee and Columbia counties and then led officers from three separate agencies on a chase on U.S. 90. When he was finally stopped, Baldwin was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and aggravated fleeing and alluding. The Tampa resident was found with a .45-caliber gun and ammunition for an assault rifle.… February 1, 2010
Hudson, Florida Man Punches A Cop And Assaults A Nurse Following A DUI ArrestIt was bad enough that Jeffery T. Frazier rammed a parked car and drove into a few mailboxes while allegedly driving drunk but the mechanic had to go and make things worse for himself. According to a story on TampaBay.com Frazier punched a Florida Highway Trooper and pushed a nurse into a supply cart. He has been charged with DUI and battery charges. Frazier resides in Tarpon Springs and when he was approached by troopers following his erratic driving pattern, he allegedly was so impaired that he continually fell over. He was taken to the hospital and medically cleared. After that he pushed a registered nurse and then punched a trooper in the face.… February 1, 2010
Tampa Woman Passes Out At The Wheel, Causes Pile Up And Wakes Up Asking For A MargaritaAn early morning crash on State Road 54 led to the arrest of a Tampa woman on charges of DUI and DUI causing personal injury. According to Florida Highway Patrol reports and a story on TampaBay.com, Wendy L. Hollahan caused a four-carcrash after passing out while driving. Authorities say the 39-year-old woman was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident. Hallohan allegedly told troopers she “felt like drinking a big margarita” following the crash and she was unable to stand. The woman reportedly told the officers she might have blacked out before the crash and then she fell asleep for 30 minutes in the back of the patrol car on her way to jail.… January 28, 2010
Tampa Father Headed To Jail After Pleading Guilty To DUI ManslaughterA drunk driving case revolving around an accident that cost Vickie Colonna her life has concluded with Kevin Michael Smith pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter charges in a Tampa court. Smith will spend a year in prison and 10 years on probation. He will also lose his driver’s license permanently. According to TampaBay.com, Smith had a blood alcohol level of 0.224 when he crashed his pickup on Hillsborough Avenue. Smith was facing up to 15 years in prison but pled guilty instead of going to trial and was sentenced to 366 days in prison. He is a 36-year-old father of two and will now have to not only go to prison but make restitution in the amount of $12,000.… January 27, 2010
Tampa Deputies Arrest 11 For Outstanding DUI Warrants“Operation Last Call” was executed across Hillsborough County Wednesday and was aimed at arresting Tampa residents with outstanding warrants for DUI. The operation began at 6:00 a.m. and netted 11 arrests according to TampaBay.com. Deputies arrested people who either violated their DUI probation or have missed court appearances. Those arrested according to the St. Pete Times included Israel Boon Kendall, Steven Lowell Shaw. Michael Anthony Suttles, Teresa Lynn Lindley, Richard Dunn, Aja Sudano, Joseph Unterberger, Jeanne Schaffer, Jeremy Cox, Robert Lee Johns and Richard Dunn.… January 26, 2010
Hillsborough County Man With Blood-Alcohol Level Of 0.218 Charged With DUI ManslaughterA 35-year-old Hillsborough County man has been charged with DUI manslaughter according to a story on TBO.com. Paul Michael Parks has been arrested and remains in jail with no bail set. According to deputies Parks had a blood-alcohol level of 0.218 at the time of a head-on crash that killed 47-year-old Karen Weaver of Riverview. Parks was also charged with two counts of driving under the influence with property damage or personal injury. The accident that cost Weaver her life took place December 19 on Big Bend Road. Parks is accused of driving east in the westbound lane and causing the collision.… January 25, 2010
Was A Drunk Driver Responsible For Crashing Into A Tampa House And Sending A 9 Year Old To The Hospital?Police are investigating an accident that sent a nine-year-old Tampa boy to the hospital. According to TampaBay.com Guillermo Rosales was speeding; ran a stop sign before he crashed into a house where a young boy was sleeping on a couch. Police are still investigating to see if 17-year-old Rosales was; driving drunk at the time of the crash. Joseph Vanhouse was asleep in his N Orleans Avenue home when Rosales ran a stop sign, hot a parked car in front of the house and rammed into the Vanhouse home. Joey was taken to the hospital and is listed in good condition despite a skull fracture suffered in the crash.… |
