DUI manslaughter
Coverage of DUI manslaughter in the Nexus archive.
- Drunken driver crashes into vehicle stopped at red light in Coral Springs, killing occupant, police say
A 42-year-old man from Margate was arrested after a fatal DUI-related crash in Coral Springs, where he rear-ended a vehicle stopped at a red light. The collision killed an occupant of the struck vehicle, and the suspect exhibited signs of intoxication and refused sobriety tests. He faces charges including DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
- Bond set for drunken driver who cops say had highlights off before killing retired cop in Davie
Joseph Anthony Ciavarella, 74, faces DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after a June 11 crash in Davie killed a 55-year-old retired Hollywood police officer. Authorities stated Ciavarella was intoxicated and driving without headlights when he struck the officer's vehicle during a left turn. A judge set his bond at $252,000 and ordered strict supervision, including GPS monitoring and abstention from alcohol.
- Drunken driver, 74, had headlights off before killing 1 in Stirling Road crash, police say
A 74-year-old man, Joseph Anthony Ciavarella, was arrested for killing a person in a June 11 crash on Stirling Road in Davie. Police stated he was intoxicated and driving without headlights when he struck a victim making a left turn into a Home Depot. He faces charges including DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
- Florida woman denied bond in fatal toll booth crash; suspect faces DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide charges
A Florida woman was denied bond after a fatal DUI-related toll booth crash that killed a 62-year-old woman. Deanna Harrell faces DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges in connection with the June 1 incident in Daytona Beach Shores.