Kristen Watts, 52, and trooper Toni Schuck both seriously injured when Watts crashes head-on into police car on I-275 in Manatee County, Florida
Modified Date:
Mon, 03/07/2022 - 10:17pmAccident Date:
Sunday, March 6, 2022
Drunk driver arrested after head-on crash with FPH trooper in Manatee County
FHP says Kristen Watts, 52, was traveling north on I-275 toward the Armed Forces Skyway 10k race when she failed to stop for a roadblock. Troopers say Watts was driving at high speed.
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When troopers attempted to pull over Watts, she continued northbound on SR-93 while failing to stop for them and additional FWC officers assigned to the toll plaza.
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Watts was taken to the Manatee County Jail and is facing multiple DUI charges along with reckless driving and property damage.
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Dashcam footage released by the agency on Monday shows the moment when Watts’ BMW sped past one FHP cruiser attempting to block her passage on northbound I-275. Her sedan then crashed nearly head-on into Schuck’s patrol SUV.
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Type: Drunk Driving
People Involved:
Kristen Watts
Toni Schuck
Roadway:
I-275County:
Manatee County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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