Suspect charged with DUI manslaughter in fatal accident
May 10, 2010 · 0 Comments
Boca Raton — Officers from the Boca Raton Police Traffic Homicide Unit have made an arrest in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Nov. 14, 2009 about 5:45 p.m., in the 4000 block of North Dixie Highway.
The suspect was identified as Aster Michaud, 19, of Boca Raton, said Public Information Manager Mark Economou.
According to reports, Danu White, 37, was riding his bicycle, along with his wife and mother, when he was allegedly struck by a 2004 Chevy Impala operated by Michaud. White was crossing Dixie Highway when he was hit by the southbound Chevy.
Police said White suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at Delray Medical Center. Michaud and occupants of the Chevy were not injured.
Economou said toxicology results from blood taken from Michaud showed high levels of marijuana and Alprazolam in his system. Michaud was arrested without incident and has been charged with one count of DUI manslaughter.
Anyone with additional information regarding this crash is asked to contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Mike Daly at (561) 338-1356.
