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Suspected drunk driver nearly hits troopers
Two FHP troopers are feeling fortunate after they were nearly run down by a suspected drunk driver. It happened while FHP was investigating a fatal crash. The driver is facing several charges. FOX 13's Jordan Bowen has the story.
MANGO, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol arrested James Edward Sharp III early Sunday morning after they say he drove drunk through the scene of a fatal crash.
According to FHP, troopers closed State Road 574 at Williams Road shortly after 3 a.m. to investigate a fatal crash.
Troopers say Sharp drove through the road blockade, nearly hit two troopers, destroyed a laser mapping system and evidence, and continued driving without stopping.
Troopers pulled Sharp’s vehicle over and conducted field sobriety exercises because they say he showed signs of impairment. Sharp was arrested after failing the sobriety tests.
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Alleged drunk driver nearly hits 2 troopers
A man accused of driving drunk nearly hit two troopers as he drove through a fatal crash scene they were investigating early Sunday morning.
According to FHP, Sharp gave two breath samples at the Hillsborough County Jail which were above the legal limit.
Sharp is facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash with property damage and destruction of evidence.
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