Drunk Florida Woman Arrested After Ramming Car Into 3 Parked Vehicles

A Florida woman has been arrested after she crashed her car into three parked vehicles under the influence of alcohol. Her car caught fire following the crash.

The incident occurred Sunday night near the intersection of SW California Boulevard/ SW Cycle Street. Port St. Lucie Police Department, on Monday, shared visuals from the crash site that showed the engine compartment of the woman's vehicle damaged by the fire.

Cops managed to put out the blaze using fire extinguishers. No injuries were reported in the crash. Police said the woman, who claimed she was a "DD" or Designated Driver, had a blood-alcohol level that was twice the legally permissible limit.

The woman was identified by local media outlets as Melanie Esclera, 40. Police found a bottle of Kentucky whiskey in her car, CBS 12 reported. Esclera reportedly told the officers that she had just left a bar, where she was supposed to be the "Designated Driver."

Driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or above is deemed a criminal offense under the Florida DUI law. If convicted, the person is likely to face a penalty worth up to $1,000. In case the blood/breath alcohol level (BAL) is found to be .15 or higher, the penalty will reach up to $4,000 and beyond.

In April 2020, a 13-year-old California girl was killed in her sleep after a 19-year-old man driving under the influence of alcohol crashed his vehicle into the apartment. The victim, identified as Cambria Soto, was sleeping in her bedroom with her grandmother when the tragic crash occurred. The driver, Alexis Mendoza, failed to negotiate a turn, which caused his car to jump a curb and barrel through the residence. The girl was taken to a hospital but she succumbed to her injuries.