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South Florida youth pastor faces DUI manslaughter charge in crash killing 8-year-old daughter

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Roesler, as published by WPTV · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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A South Florida youth pastor is facing a charge related to a fatal crash. The incident occurred on January 17 and resulted in the death of an 8-year-old daughter. The crash involved an Audi Q7 SUV traveling southbound on South Military Trail.

The vehicle struck a concrete pole with significant force, causing a fire that damaged the windshield and dashboard. Further details about the incident and the charge against the 39-year-old pastor are available through WPTV.

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Category: safety · Published: July 20, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Palm Beach Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Samantha Roesler, as published by WPTV
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Jul 20, 2026
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South Florida youth pastor faces DUI manslaughter charge in crash killing 8-year-old daughter

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