Youth pastor arrested in connection to DUI crash that killed 8-year-old daughter
A South Florida youth pastor is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after investigators say he was impaired, driving 104 mph when he crashed.
A South Florida youth pastor is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after investigators say he was impaired, driving 104 mph when he crashed.
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A South Florida youth pastor is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after investigators say he was impaired, driving 104 mph when he crashed.
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