A Pinellas Park drunk driving suspect was arrested on Tuesday after fleeing from a crash that broke a victim’s neck, authorities said.
Pinellad Park Police charged Vladyslav Kutsayev, 20, with DUI - causing bodily injury after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash on 66th Street at about 9:44 p.m.
After the crash, Kutsayev, who was driving a 2016 black BMW vehicle, tried to escape on foot, but was tracked down by a witness, according to a Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD) report.
The other driver was taken to an area hospital with a broken neck, the affidavit stated.
Kutsayev had slurred speech, bloodshot, watery eyes, and alcohol was detected on his breath, the officer stated in the report.
Kutsayev was also admitted to the hospital with injuries, where he refused to give a blood sample.
Police said he was charged additionally with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury.
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