Updated at 7:10 p.m. with corrected description of DUI charge.
Staff report
ALACHUA, Fla. – Jasmine Renay Smith, 27, of Gainesville, was arrested yesterday and charged with DUI with a blood alcohol level over .15, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia after allegedly hitting two other cars while impaired.
At 4:29 p.m. yesterday, an Alachua Police Department Officer responded to a crash at the intersection of NW 43rd Street and U.S. Hwy 441; his investigation of the crash found that Smith had been driving at an excessive speed, changing lanes abruptly, and failing to maintain her lane of travel before rear-ending a vehicle that was stopped at the traffic light. The officer reported that Smith’s vehicle was totaled and two other vehicles sustained minor damage.
Post Miranda, Smith reportedly admitted that she had purchased alcoholic beverages earlier in the day and had been drinking them in her car. The officer reported that Smith could be seen attempting to hide items in the car during the crash investigation.