HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal accident that occurred April 30 in Hernando County.
A report by Pasco News Online states that the crash occurred on Tarpon Boulevard near the intersection with US-10.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 38-year-old Andrew Michael Windsor of Hudson was driving eastbound on Tarpon Boulevard when he was unable to negotiate a curve in the roadway. His car went off the road, onto a shoulder and hit an embankment before coming to rest in a canal next to the road.
Windsor’s passenger died after being taken to an area hospital. She was a 39-year-old woman from New Port Richey. State troopers later arrested Windsor, who was charged with DUI manslaughter. He was booked into the Hernando County Jail.
If you or a loved one were the victim of a motor vehicle crash due to a driver’s wrongful actions, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation under Florida law. The Hernando County Car Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton have the skill and experience to get you the full amount of the money you deserve after a traumatic wreck. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.