A 37-year-old Orlando woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after her vehicle left the roadway and came to rest on railroad tracks in Hillsborough County during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Reported by Tampa Bay 28, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident happened at approximately 1:20 a.m. on State Road 39 near Hunter Road. Troopers said Daribeth Alvarado Navia was travelling southbound in a Honda Accord when she lost control of the vehicle.
Investigators have not disclosed the circumstances that caused the driver to lose control. The Florida Highway Patrol has not released any further information about the events leading up to the crash.
Vehicle Leaves Road Before Coming To Rest
After losing control, the Honda struck several trash cans before leaving the roadway, according to FHP. The vehicle then travelled through a roadside ditch before coming to rest on nearby railroad tracks.
Emergency responders attended the scene after the crash and found the vehicle stranded on the railway. Images released by the Florida Highway Patrol showed the Honda sitting across the tracks after leaving the road.
The Florida Highway Patrol did not report any injuries in connection with the incident. The agency also did not indicate that any other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Rail Traffic Suspended While Vehicle Removed
Because the vehicle came to rest on active railroad tracks; rail traffic in the area was temporarily suspended while crews worked to remove the Honda.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that train traffic was stopped until the vehicle could be cleared from the tracks. No further details were released regarding how long the disruption lasted or how many train services were affected.
Officials have not released additional information about any damage to the vehicle or surrounding property beyond stating that several trash cans were struck before the car left the roadway.
Woman Arrested on DUI Charge
Following the investigation at the scene, troopers arrested Alvarado Navia on a charge of driving under the influence.
The Florida Highway Patrol has not released any further details regarding the DUI investigation, including whether any field sobriety exercises or chemical tests were conducted. No additional charges have been announced.
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Aside from confirming the sequence of events and the driver’s arrest, investigators have not released further information about the incident.
Authorities have reminded motorists through previous enforcement campaigns that impaired driving can pose significant risks to all road users. In this case, the vehicle’s final position on the railroad tracks temporarily disrupted rail traffic before the scene was cleared, and the investigation continued.