Drunk driver charged with manslaughter following deadly crash in Marion County, FHP says

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Florida Highway Patrol troopers charged an accused drunk driver involved in a deadly wreck in Marion County with manslaughter.

According to the arrest report, Lauren Carlton, 30, was driving a vehicle involved in a crash on Southeast Highway 42 on Oct. 11, 2025…

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Drunk driver charged with manslaughter following deadly crash in Marion County, FHP says

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