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Oregon man accused of DUI, running red light in deadly Gibsonton crash: FHP

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

A 54-year-old Gibsonton man died after a crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV early Saturday morning, and the other driver was later arrested on charges including DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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  1. Tampa Bay Times

    Man faces DUI manslaughter charge after running red light in Gibsonton, troopers say (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    A 21-year-old man driving under the influence without a valid license was arrested early Saturday after running a red light in Gibsonton and causing a crash that killed another driver, troopers said. Pablo Alfredo Mendez-Leyva of Plant City was driving a Ford pickup west on Gibsonton Drive about 3:4…

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Oregon man accused of DUI, running red light in deadly Gibsonton crash: FHP (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    A 54-year-old Gibsonton man died after a crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV early Saturday morning, and the other driver was later arrested on charges including DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.