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A Ruskin woman has been charged with driving under the influence after deputies believe she caused a crash going the wrong-way with a toddler in her vehicle.
On Monday night, two Hillsborough County deputies were traveling northbound in the inside lane of 50th Street South in the area of Habersham Lane when they say they saw a small sedan driving southbound in the northbound lane.
According to reports, they conducted an evasive maneuver to avoid a collision with the small sedan but ended up hitting a small blue pickup as a result. After checking on that driver, they made a U-turn and caught up to the small sedan as it was approaching the intersection of 50th Street South and Causeway Boulevard.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the 31-year-old woman, during which they observed several signs of impairment. Deputies also noted that there was a toddler inside the vehicle.
Child Protection investigators responded and took custody of the child.
The woman was arrested for DUI. She has multiple suspensions to her Florida driver’s license for prior DUI offenses, as well as several non-extraditable warrants from other jurisdictions.
Additional charges are pending.
While not all wrong-way accidents are caused by intoxicated drivers, many of them are. It is easy for an intoxicated driver to not see signs or to not realize the consequences of entering a one-way street in the wrong direction.
Our Tampa Bay Auto Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton are well aware of the fact that drunk driving is a major factor in way too many car accident cases. If you or a loved one was injured in a wrong-way accident or any type of car accident caused by an intoxicated or negligent driver, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you protect your rights. Call us today at 727-823-0000 or complete our free online consultation form. We can begin helping you right away.