Wrong-Way Crash on SR-56 in Pasco County Results in Fatality and DUI Manslaughter Arrest
By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC)
Published July 28th, 2024
Pasco County, FL – According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), in the early hours of July 28, 2024, a tragic wrong-way accident on State Road 56 resulted in one death and led to the arrest of a driver for DUI Manslaughter. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident occurred at approximately 3:09 AM, involving a Dodge Durango and a Chevy Silverado.
Details of the Incident: A Dodge Durango, driven by 37-year-old Kevin Jomell Marshall from Seffner, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of SR-56. Near Morris Bridge Road, the Durango collided nearly head-on with an eastbound Chevy Silverado. The Silverado, driven by an adult male who has yet to be identified, was unable to avoid the wrong-way vehicle.
Impact and Aftermath: Upon collision, both vehicles rotated violently. The Durango came to a stop in the travel lanes, while the Silverado veered to the outside shoulder, overturned, and burst into flames. The driver of the Silverado suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
Marshall and his 33-year-old wife, who was a passenger in the Durango, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Arrest and Charges: Following the investigation, it was determined that Marshall was impaired at the time of the accident. After his release from the hospital, he was arrested and charged with Vehicular Homicide and DUI Manslaughter. Marshall provided a breath sample indicating a blood alcohol concentration of 0.171, more than twice the legal limit. He was subsequently delivered to the Pasco County Jail.
The FHP continues to investigate the incident, and further details will be released as they become available.
Article Summary: Wrong-Way Crash on SR-56 in Pasco County Results in Fatality and DUI Manslaughter Arrest
Incident: Fatal wrong-way crash on SR-56, Pasco County.
Time: July 28, 2024, at 3:09 AM.
Vehicles Involved:
Dodge Durango (Vehicle 1), driven by Kevin Jomell Marshall.
Chevy Silverado (Vehicle 2), driven by an unidentified adult male.
Location: East of Morris Bridge Road.
Impact:
Head-on collision.
Chevy Silverado overturned and burst into flames.
Casualties:
Driver of Silverado: Fatal injuries.
Kevin Jomell Marshall and his wife: Non-life-threatening injuries.
Arrest:
Kevin Jomell Marshall arrested for Vehicular Homicide and DUI Manslaughter.
Blood alcohol concentration of 0.171.
Investigation: Ongoing by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
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