PASCO COUNTY, FL. – A Pasco County woman was killed early Saturday morning when she was ejected from a Jeep after a DUI crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said Samuel Hernandez, 26, of Spring Hill was behind the wheel of an Acura TLX sedan when he attempted to overtake a Jeep Wranger on I-275 Saturday around 2:30 a.m. That’s when troopers said Hernandez collided with the rear of the Jeep, propelling it into the center median cable barrier.
The Jeep overturned causing a 43-year-old woman from Dade City to be ejected. Authorities said the woman died at the scene.
According to an FHP report, the woman was not wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the SUV, a 41-year-old Dade City man, suffered minor injuries in the crash, and was wearing a seatbelt, according to FHP.
Hernandez, 26, was later arrested for DUI manslaughter. Troopers said he had a BAC of 0.117. The legal limit in Florida is 0.08. Hernandez was booked into the Hillsborough County Jail.
Visit Tampafp.com for Politics, Tampa Area Local News, Sports, and National Headlines. Support journalism by clicking here to our GiveSendGo or sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here.
Android Users, Click Here To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook Here Or Twitter Here.