Crime & Safety

Lithia Man Charged with DUI Manslaughter Following Fatal Crash

The sheriff's office has not released the name of the deceased driver.

Jeff S. Bair, 45, of 18349 Highway 672 in Lithia, was charged following a DUI crash with a fatality.

According to a press release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, he accident occurred July 26 at approximately 10:59 p.m.

Bair was driving a 2001 Ford F250 north on County Road 39 approaching the intersection of Old Welcome Road. An unidentified male was driving a 1989 Honda the same direction infront of the Ford. The Ford struck the Honda in the rear, causing the Honda to catch on fire. The Honda rotated counter clockwise and was pushed off the
west edge of the road and into the ditch. The Ford continued north and came to rest within the northbound lane.  

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The driver of the Honda died at the scene. Bair was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter.

The investigation is continuing.


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