Motorcyclist killed and alleged DUI driver Tristen Melichar, 27, arrested following crash on Old Floral City Road in Floral City, Florida
Florida man charged with DUI in New Year's Eve crash that killed motorcyclist
Troopers said Tristen Melichar, 27, was driving a Dodge Caravan southbound on Old Floral City Road when he crossed the center line and hit the motorcyclist, who was going northbound.
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