Florida driver Suspected of DUI ran over pedestrian with truck
Land O’ Lakes, Florida - A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a Ford pickup truck on State Road 54. The victim, 21-year old Dallas Young, failed to properly use a crosswalk and unsafely attempted to cross this busy highway during the dark, early morning hours.
The driver, 73-year old Maurice Bronsan, struck Young with his vehicle, lost control and crashed into a telephone pole. The victim is listed in critical condition at a St. Petersburg hospital. Bronsan was not injured in the crash.
According to the Florida State Trooper’s report, Bronsan exhibited signs of alcohol consumption. The driver refused sobriety testing and further blood alcohol testing.
The troopers arrested Bronsan on suspicions of DUI; charges of DUI with property damage, DUI with serious bodily injury and refusing to submit to a breath test. The Defendant posted $5,650 bond and awaits trial out of the Land O’ Lakes Jail.
Source: www.duiattorney.com
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