ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — In a significant development following a tragic incident, the Florida Highway Patrol revealed on Wednesday the arrest of an individual connected to a fatal accident in St. Augustine.
Kevin Hoffman faces serious charges, including leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death, driving under the influence (DUI) causing death, and vehicular homicide.
The tragic events unfolded on the evening of July 8, when officers from the Florida Highway Patrol, alongside St. Johns County Sheriff’s deputies, responded to a collision at the intersection of SR-16 and US-1. Reports indicated that a Tesla, traveling at an excessively high speed, collided with a woman on a scooter. The victim, identified as Delinda Ronette Heinrich, unfortunately, succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Kevin Hoffman, who was driving the Tesla, attempted to flee the scene before subsequently crashing his vehicle. He was admitted to a local hospital, where investigations revealed his blood alcohol content was .212, markedly above Florida’s legal limit by .132.
Following his release from medical care, Hoffman was apprehended at his residence by law enforcement officials, as confirmed by the Highway Patrol.
Dashcam video shared by the sheriff’s office shows the crash from a law enforcement vehicle in the area.