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OCALA, FL – Police say an alleged drunk driver was arrested after crashing into a dentist’s office in Ocala early Monday morning.
The Ocala Police Department released details of the incident in a Facebook post. Officers responded to Healthy Smiles Dentistry on SW 10th Street at about 12:30 a.m. after a Chevy Equinox first struck a vehicle in the roadway and then slammed into the building. No one was injured.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 23-year-old Gabriel Hausy, was spotted fleeing from the officers on foot. After a brief pursuit, Hausy was detained.
Police determined that he was the owner of the Equinox, and a breathalyzer test indicated his blood alcohol content was .14, nearly twice the legal limit. Hausy was arrested on charges of DUI with property damage, resisting an officer without violence, and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
“Driving while under the influence is a truly reckless decision and there are severe consequences for such negligent behavior,” police said. “Unfortunately, one man disregarded this fact and caused catastrophic property damage to a building in the area.”
Hausy was taken to Marion County Jail with bond set at $2,500.
If you have been the victim of a Florida car accident caused by a reckless drunk driver, you have rights that have been set in place to protect your best interests. Our skilled Marion County car accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton will fight hard on your behalf to protect those rights and obtain compensation for your accident-related expenses. Give us a call at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to setup a free consultation.