Man accused of driving 118 mph drunk with wife, young children in car, authorities say
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - Authorities in Florida say a driver is facing charges that include DUI after he was caught traveling nearly 120 mph on Interstate 95 over the weekend.
According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted a speeding SUV on I-95 at about 2:20 a.m. Sunday.
The deputy said the vehicle was clocked at 118 mph shortly before the driver slammed on the brakes and pulled over to the center median.
The sheriff’s office said that as the deputy was approaching the vehicle after the traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Juan Espinosa, began speaking with him. The deputy reported smelling alcohol coming from the vehicle.
Authorities said Espinosa’s wife was in the enger seat along with a sleeping 1-year-old and an 8-year-old in the back seat.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said Espinosa showed signs of driving under the influence and was arrested and charged with DUI and child neglect.
“Folks, no matter how many times we say it, people continue to put their lives at risk, the innocent lives of our citizens on the roadway, and in this case, the people who he should love and care for the most, his family,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.
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