St. Lucie County, FL (December 19, 2018) – Last month, a fiery crash took place that led to the deaths of five people in St. Lucie County. An arrest has now been made in regards to the fatal accident.
Authorities say that 21-year-old Tanner Ray Dashner rear-ended a Dodge Dakota near Midway Road and South 25th Street. The Dakota then burst into flames and five people inside lost their lives.
Now, police have arrested Dashner, as they determined that he was intoxicated at the time of the accident. He is facing charges of five counts of DUI manslaughter, five counts of vehicular homicide, and other charges.
The victims have since been identified as Kedan Tillett, Anthony Victor, Anthony Martin, Darien Douglas, and Alexis Chaney. A 14-year-old was also rescued from the burning car and taken to the hospital. She has since recovered from her injuries.
Police say that it was determined Dashner was traveling an estimated 97 mph in a speed limit zone of 30.
St. Lucie County DUI Manslaughter Laws
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