The Sarasota Police Department has arrested Joshua Slieff, 31, of Sarasota, in connection with a deadly crash that occurred at 9:51 p.m. on Wednesday, at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Tuttle Avenue.
Video evidence and witness statements indicate that Slieff was speeding when he rear-ended a Toyota sedan stopped at a red light.
The passenger of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver remains in critical condition.
Police say alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash.
Slieff has been charged with the following:
- D.U.I. Manslaughter (felony)
- D.U.I. with Serious Bodily Injury (felony)
- Refusal to submit to a Blood Alcohol Test
The Sarasota Police Department’s Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate this crash. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the Sarasota Police Department at 941-263-6025.
Slieff is being held in the Sarasota County Jail without bond.
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