Skip to Content

Woman charged with DUI and child neglect after multi-vehicle crash on HWY 98

<i></i><br/>
KTVZ

By WALA Staff

Click here for updates on this story

    DESTIN, Florida (WALA) — According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, a Destin woman was taken into custody following a string of 911 calls in reference to a reckless driver on Highway 98 heading across Okaloosa Island toward Destin yesterday.

Witnesses reported the white Ford Explorer hitting a traffic sign in the median, as well as guard rails while weaving in the road.

OCSO deputies then found the vehicle involved in a multiple vehicle crash on the east side of Marler Bridge.

Deputies responding to the crash found a toddler had also been riding in the car seat during the incident.

32 year old Katherine Weaver was arrested and charged with DUI, property damage, and child neglect without great bodily harm.

Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.

Article Topic Follows: CNN - Regional

Jump to comments ↓

CNN Newsource

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content