FHP: Man charged with DUI manslaughter following fatal crash in Holiday

HOLIDAY, Fla. - Michael Alan Aquila, 27, was arrested for DUI manslaughter and DUI property damage after troopers say he was involved in a fatal crash early Saturday morning.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Aquila was driving westbound on Holiday Lake Drive near Orangeview Lane in Holiday shortly before 3 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle. Troopers say it left the roadway, collided with a light pole and a metal street sign before overturning and striking a tree. 

Aquila’s 22-year-old female passenger died at the scene. 

Aquila was later arrested and taken to the Pasco County Jail. 

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