Driver facing DUI manslaughter charge after Marion County deadly crash: Troopers

Driver faces DUI manslaughter charge after Marion crash

The driver in a deadly Marion County crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers say the driver lost control and hit a tree, throwing the passenger from the car.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - The driver in a deadly Marion County crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). 

How did the deadly crash happen?

What we know:

Troopers with the FHP say the deadly crash took place around 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, on State Road 35 (Baseline Road), just south of southeast 102 Place Road. 

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Officials say a sedan was traveling south on S.R. 35 when the driver failed to negotiate a curve towards the right. 

The sedan exited the roadway and entered the west grass shoulder while rotating. The sedan struck a wooden fence during the first collision and then struck a large tree during the second collision. After the sedan hit the tree, an unrestrained passenger was thrown from the car and came to a rest on the west shoulder. 

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Troopers say the passenger, a 27-year-old man, suffered deadly injuries during the crash and was pronounced dead at the HCA Hospital in Ocala. 

The driver of the sedan, a 28-year-old woman, only suffered minore injuries and was later placed under arrest for DUI manslaughter. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet released the name of the driver of the sedan who was placed under arrest.