Florida Highway Patrol : “Troopers Arrest Man for DUI Crash Injuring 1-Year-Old and Others”

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A man was arrested for suspected DUI after a crash in Brevard County, Florida, injuring three people, including a 1-year-old child. The incident occurred on Interstate 95 in Melbourne when a Lexus rear-ended a Toyota traveling over 100 mph. The Toyota overturned, hitting a traffic sign. The driver, identified as Thomas Roberts Jr., showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DUI. The child was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital in stable condition. Another passenger sustained serious injuries and was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center. Roberts Jr. faces multiple DUI charges and is in custody at Brevard County Jail.

Man Arrested for DUI in Brevard County Crash

In a recent incident in Melbourne, Florida, a man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a crash that injured three people, including a 1-year-old child. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred on Friday around 11:15 p.m. on Interstate 95 in Melbourne.

Details of the Crash

According to investigators, the driver of a Lexus failed to slow down as it approached a Toyota that was traveling at over 100 miles per hour in a 70-mile-per-hour zone. The Lexus rear-ended the Toyota, causing it to veer off the road, overturn, and hit a traffic sign. The driver of the Lexus, identified as Thomas Roberts Jr., displayed signs of impairment such as bloodshot eyes, a strong odor of alcohol, and slurred speech.

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Arrest and Charges

After conducting sobriety tests, Roberts Jr. was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. The 1-year-old child involved in the crash was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital and is currently in stable condition. Another passenger was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center with a trauma status, suffering from a head injury, broken clavicle, and broken leg. A third passenger was transported to Viera Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Legal Ramifications

Roberts Jr. was taken to Brevard County Jail to face multiple DUI charges. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence and the potential consequences of such actions. It is essential for all drivers to prioritize safety and responsibility while on the road to prevent tragic incidents like this from occurring.

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