Former High School Football Coach In Sarasota Set To Stand Trial In DUI Manslaughter Case
Josh Hunter, the former football coach at Braden River, will stand trial this spring in Sarasota on charges of DUI manslaughter. According to a story on Bradenton.com, Hunter’s trial is set for April 19. The charges stem from a single car accident on an I-75 ramp. Hunter is accused of drunk driving when he flipped his truck causing the death of one of his passengers.
Troopers on the scene of the accident reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol and they also photographed numerous beer bottles and cans inside the truck. Hunter did not perform field sobriety tests but his blood was drawn and sent to a lab and sent for analysis. The 31-year-old faces upto 15 years in prison if convicted of DUI manslaughter.
If you have been charged with a DUI in Bradenton, Sarasota or Manatee County, please do not hesitate to contact DUI Attorney Darren Finebloom at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) or online at fightyoursarasotadui.com to discuss the matter. Also you can contact Darren by stopping in our new offices located at 200 N. Washington Blvd.
