ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An arrest has been made in connection with a deadly crash Monday night in St. Petersburg.
The crash happened around 9 p.m. Monday at 18th Avenue South and 22nd Street South, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Investigators say Artonyo Lee Jr., 23, was driving eastbound on 18th Avenue when he sped through a red light at 22nd Street South, crashing into a car driving south on 22nd Street South.
The driver of that car, Latoya Roundtree, 38, was pronounced dead at Bayfront Health.
Lee was also taken to the hospital where police say he had numerous indicators of impairment. Further blood test results are pending.
Lee was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter.
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