Crime & Safety

After Hitting 11 Vehicles At Manatee Memorial Hospital, Driver Charged With DUI: Police

Sarasota man charged with 11 counts of DUI after crashing into 11 parked vehicles at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton police said.

BRADENTON, FL — A Sarasota man faces charges after crashing into 11 vehicles in the parking lot of Manatee Memorial Hospital Monday afternoon, Bradenton police said.

Timothy P. McElroy, 56, has been charged with 11 counts of DUI with property damage and careless driving.

Bradenton police responded to the hospital around 1:30 p.m. after reports of a vehicle crash in the parking lot. They found that McElroy had hit 11 parked vehicles, which were unoccupied.

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When officers saw that McElroy showed signs of being under the influence, the investigation was turned over to the department’s traffic unit.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Officer Ryan Vaughn at 941-920-8489. Information can also be emailed to BPDTIPS@BradentonPD.com or submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous top online at www.manateecrimestoppers.com.

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