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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFrom evidence and witness statements gathered, a white 1999 Ford F250 and a black 2014 Ford Mustang had been involved in a minor crash on westbound I4, east of the West 10th Street overpass. Both vehicles were stopped on the north side paved shoulder area, had exchanged drivers\u2019 information, and were preparing to leave the area. The driver of the Mustang and his two passengers were sitting inside their vehicle. The driver of the pick-up truck had walked back to the driver side of his vehicle; his passenger was inside the truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, a white 2017 Ford Fusion, driven by Bruno, entered I4 from the US 98 on-ramp and was observed in the outside lane driving erratically and drifting over the right fog line several times. As Bruno approached the pick-up truck and Mustang, she drifted even farther over the fog line striking the driver\u2019s side of the pick-up truck and the driver who was standing at the opened door. The impact of the crash propelled the driver into the Fusion\u2019s windshield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bruno then crashed into the rear of the Mustang, pushing it forward and causing the driver of the pick-up truck to fall from the Fusion\u2019s windshield and strike the bumper of the Mustang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bruno\u2019s Fusion rotated clockwise and continued west for about 50 feet before coming to a stop on the north shoulder of I4 facing south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver of the pick-up truck died at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No one else was injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses said that after the crash, Bruno stumbled from her car and had to steady herself by holding on to her vehicle\u2019s trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bruno told deputies that she had just left a bar where she drank 5 or 6 beers, and she was on her way home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the affidavit, Deputies smelled alcohol on Bruno, her eyes were watery, and her speech was slurred. Deputies observed Bruno to be unsteady on her feet, she swayed from side to side, lost her balance several times, and would raise her hands away from her side to help steady herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bruno consented to a blood alcohol test; the results are still pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere is never an excuse to drink and drive. A family has lost a loved one because of this woman decided to get behind the wheel of a car after consuming 5 or more beers. There are so many alternative options available, from calling a friend or family member to using a ride sharing application. Please, this holiday season, and throughout the year, don\u2019t drink and drive.” \u2013Grady Judd, Sheriff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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