Deadly DUI Largo crash under investigation

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One man is dead, and another is facing DUI manslaughter charges following a fatal crash in Largo on Sunday. 

What we know:

According to the Largo Police Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on 58th Street North on Sunday. 

Investigators said 21-year-old Arael Vaquero, was heading southbound on 58th Street North at a high rate of speed when he crashed into two fixed objects.

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His 18-year-old passenger was killed. 

Vaquero was taken to an area hospital with injuries. 

Investigators believe impairment is a factor in this crash.

Vaquero is in police custody at the hospital. 

The crash is still under investigation. 

What we don't know:

It is unclear what fixed objects Vaquero hit.

His condition is also unknown. 

The Source: This story was written based on a press release from the Largo Police Department. 


 

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