BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A tragic high-speed crash that claimed the life of a young woman in Boynton Beach earlier this year has led to criminal counts and renewed calls for road safety.
The collision occurred on April 6 at the intersection of Military Trail and Cedar Point Boulevard, involving a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette driven by Dale James Drotar, 40, and a 2020 Toyota Camry carrying two women.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), Drotar was traveling southbound at an estimated 135 mph in a 45 mph zone when he struck the Camry as it attempted a left turn. The impact was so violent PBSO said it split the Camry in two, ejecting Natalie Pierre, 25, from the vehicle along with her seat and door. Pierre was pronounced dead at the scene. The Camry’s driver sustained minor injuries, while Drotar was critically injured.
According to the arrest affidavit, a bottle of Jack Daniel’s liqueur was found inside Drotar’s vehicle, and toxicology reports confirmed he was under the influence of alcohol and controlled substances at the time of the crash. Blood tests revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.126 g/100mL shortly after the crash and 0.085 g/100mL in a later law enforcement draw. Additional substances detected included Hydromorphone and Morphine…