21-year-old arrested for DUI after driving into tree, seriously injuring 2 in Orange County: Officials

The Brief

  • A 21-year-old is facing DUI-related charges after a Thursday morning crash in Orange County.
  • The crash occurred when the driver collided with a tree and sign.
  • Two passengers were seriously injured in the crash and taken to the hospital.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A 21-year-old is facing DUI-related charges after she allegedly crashed into a tree on Thursday morning in Orange County, leaving two passengers seriously injured.

What happened?

What we know:

A car collided with a tree shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday in the Wekiva Springs area of Orange County.

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say the crash took place when a 2021 Audi Q3 was traveling above the posted speed limit and heading westbound on Wekiwa Springs Road, east of Park Village Lane. The driver failed to negotiate a curve, causing the car to slam into the tree and sign.

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