Crime & Safety
Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter Following Largo Accident
A man was charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide following an accident Thursday in Largo.
LARGO, FL — A man was charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide following an accident Thursday at the intersection of Walsingham Road and 137th Street North.
According to Largo police, at 5:56 p.m., a yellow Jeep Wrangler ran a red light at the intersection and collided with a white Toyota Prius, which was traveling through the intersection on a green light.
The Prius driver was taken to the hospital, where she died.
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The Wrangler driver was uninjured but showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody.
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