On July 4, 2024, the Florida State Police responded to a single vehicle crash in Washington County, Florida. Upon arrival to the scene, the officer observed a Chevy Silverado with a boat trailer in tow that had front end damage after hitting a utility pole. The officers found the driver of the vehicle asleep behind the wheel and nonresponsive. After multiple attempts to get the driver’s attention, he finally started to respond but was having difficulty speaking. The driver was eventually left the vehicle and had several pills in his hand, urinated on himself and denied being involved in an accident.
After completing a crash investigation, the officers asked the driver to submit to roadside tasks in which he performed poorly. Based upon these observations, the driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. A search of the vehicle after the arrest revealed drug paraphernalia, a clear Plastic baggie containing a crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamines. Additional charges were added based upon the search of the vehicle.
After reviewing the facts of the case and the crash investigation, the attorneys for The Ticket Clinic discussed their concerns with the State Attorney ‘s Office. On March 12, 2025, the Washington County State Attorney’s Office dismissed all charges for Driving Under the Influence and the drug related matters.