Accused drunk driver arrested in Hernando County crash that left woman dead, troopers say
TIMBER PINES, Fla. - A driver was arrested for DUI manslaughter after his passenger was killed in a Hernando County crash early Sunday evening, according to troopers.
Andrew Michael Windsor, 38, was found to be impaired when the crash happened on Tarpon Boulevard near US-19, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A 39-year-old New Port Richey woman was the passenger in the vehicle, according to troopers. She was rushed to the hospital but died from her injuries.
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FHP said Windsor was driving eastbound on Tarpon Boulevard, approaching the intersection of US-19 when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road. That's when his car ran off the road and struck an embankment, according to FHP.
Crash investigators said the car ended up in a canal near the highway.
Windsor was taken to the Hernando County Jail after his arrest. Troopers said he had minor injuries after the crash.