ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The driver involved in a January crash that killed a pedestrian on Dali Boulevard in St. Petersburg is now facing upgraded charges, including Vehicular Homicide and DUI Manslaughter.
Michael Aoun, 34, was initially arrested for DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury and Reckless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury after the January 22nd crash. However, following the death of the victim, Paul Miller, 37, on January 28th, authorities have increased the severity of the charges.
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Aoun was reportedly driving a Chrysler minivan at a high rate of speed on Dali Blvd when he lost control of the vehicle, crossing into two bicycle lanes and striking Miller in the median. Miller was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries six days later.
Traffic investigators determined that Aoun was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Aoun was arrested in Michigan for violating his pre-trial release and has been extradited back to Pinellas County to face the upgraded charges.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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