Hudson, FL (April 6, 2021) - A 60-year-old man was killed and a 63-year-old woman suffered serious injuries following a two-car crash on U.S. 19. The crash took place in Hudson on Tuesday, April 6th.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 2:21 a.m. According to a report from the scene, 32-year-od Ryan Allen was driving a GMC Sierra pickup at a high rate of speed when he slammed into the back of a Kia Optima. Allen's truck then struck a light pole and overturned. The Optima also overturned as a result of the collision. The driver of the Optima, a 60-year-old man, was killed in the crash. His passenger, a 63-year-old woman suffered serious injuries.
Following an investigation, Allen failed several sobriety tests. He was later arrested and taken to the Pasco County Jail where he was charged with driving under the influence. Additional charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.
No additional details have been released at this time.
In 2017, Florida experienced 5,125 alcohol-related crashes. This number equates to about 14 crashes per day in which drivers are drinking or under the influence of alcohol or some other substance. Of the number of crashes, about 350 fatalities were reported and many more victims suffered injuries. Drunk driving crashes are almost always caused by the negligence of the impaired driver. Being impaired slows reaction time and diminishes the capability of drivers to appreciate the risks of driving.
We wish to offer our thoughts and condolences to those affected by this car accident in Hudson.
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