Mulberry, FL (February 2, 2021) - A 12-year-old boy from Plant City lost his life in a crash that took place in Mulberry on Sunday. The accident happened on State Road 60 near Coronet Road.

According to authorities, the crash involved two vehicles. There is no word on the details leading up to the cause of the accident. Authorities say that 30-year-old Mario Martinez collided with a car driven by 42-year-old Andres Orozco. Orozco was seriously hurt in the crash and suffered a broken neck and a broken leg. A 12-year-old boy in Orozco's vehicle died in the accident. Martinez was treated for a broken leg and released from the hospital.

Following an investigation, police charged Martinez with DUI manslaughter for his role in the crash.

There is no further information available at this time.

Each year in Florida, there are thousands of crashes related to driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In 2019, more than 6,000 alcohol-related accidents. Victims of Florida DUI crashes are more likely to be hurt and suffer serious injuries than victims of other types of crashes. DUI accidents tend to be more serious as the driver lacks a typical reaction time or ability to process the risks associated with driving.

We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the family affected by this tragic DUI crash in Mulberry.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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