Suspected DUI driver arrested following Dunedin rollover crash

DUNEDIN, Fla. - A man is accused of driving under the influence when he struck another vehicle in Dunedin on Sunday night, causing life-threatening injuries to the driver. 

What we know:

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, 42-year-old Jared Tiso was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram southbound on Belcher Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. when he tried to turn east on Winchester Drive and struck a 2022 Lexus that was traveling northbound. 

Investigators say the impact of the crash caused the Lexus to roll over.

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Tiso and the driver of the Lexus, 61-year-old George Haddad, were ejected from their vehicles, according to PCSO.

Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

George and his passenger, 55-year-old Hayam Haddad, were taken to an area hospital.

Pinellas Schools told FOX 13 that Hayam is a Medical Behavorial Assistant at Dunedin Elementary School.

Deputies say George suffered life-threatening injuries.

According to investigators, Tiso showed signs of impairment and performed poorly on field sobriety tests.

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Tiso was arrested and charged with two counts of driving under the influence, causing serious bodily injury and one count of driving under the influence. 

He was taken to the Pinellas County Jail.

What we don't know:

As of 11 a.m. on Monday, the victim's condition is unknown.