Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Death Of 16-Year-Old Girl: Hillsborough Sheriff

APOLLO BEACH, FL — A man accused of driving under the influence was arrested in connection with a Friday afternoon crash that left a 16-year-old girl dead, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Dominic Frye, 21, was charged with DUI manslaughter and driving under the influence with property damage or personal injury.

Frye, driving a pickup truck, was heading west on Covington Garden Drive when he ran the stop sign at 30th Street Northeast, hitting the passenger side of a car heading north on 30th Street around 5:15 p.m., the sheriff’s office said.

The car was driven by the teen’s mother. The girl was brought to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries.

“During a time meant for gathering and celebration, a young life was taken because someone chose to get behind the wheel impaired,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “Let this be a heartbreaking reminder that one reckless decision can have life-altering consequences. We will continue to hold those accountable who turn our roadways into places of tragedy instead of safety.”

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