– Jacksonville man facing DUI manslaughter charges in fatal motorcycle accident
– Man in Jacksonville charged with DUI manslaughter in crash that killed two motorcyclists.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A 73-year-old man has been charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter in connection with a tragic motorcycle crash that occurred in November 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.
The incident took place at the intersection of Southside and Beach boulevards just after 9 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2022. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, a Cadillac CTS and a Honda motorcycle were stopped at a red light when a Nissan Sentra crashed into the motorcycle from behind, crushing it against the CTS.
Tragically, both riders on the motorcycle, a 49-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman, lost their lives as a result of the crash. The man, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, and the woman, who was not wearing a helmet, both succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
The driver of the Nissan Sentra, identified as Thomas Dukes, has been charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter in connection with the crash. Fortunately, neither Dukes nor the 41-year-old driver of the Cadillac CTS suffered any injuries in the incident, as both were wearing seat belts.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of driving under the influence and the importance of responsible and vigilant driving on the roads. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.
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