Bradenton woman arrested after drunk crash into Palmetto buildings, police say

Police say a 19-year-old Bradenton woman drove under the influence and plowed into two Palmetto buildings, leaving both structures heavily damaged.

The Palmetto Police Department said Emma Kinkle was heading north on Eighth Avenue West around 2:30 a.m. on July 25 when she lost control of her vehicle, went off the road and struck the front of two properties at 601 and 615 Eighth Ave. W. Police later said they found signs she was impaired and carrying a fake ID.

Kinkle’s Jeep Cherokee first struck pillars at 601 8th Avenue West before traveling through a wall at 615 8th Avenue West and coming to rest lodged inside, according to an arrest report…

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