Apollo Beach, FL – A 16-year-old girl was killed in a crash Thursday evening after an allegedly impaired driver ran a stop sign in Apollo Beach, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the crash occurred around 5:14 p.m. on December 26, 2025, when a mother and daughter were driving northbound on 30th Street Northeast. As they entered the intersection at Covington Garden Drive, a southbound driver, identified as Dominic Frye, 21, allegedly failed to stop and struck the passenger side of their vehicle.
According to the sheriff’s office, the teenager was taken to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Frye was arrested and charged with DUI Manslaughter and Driving Under the Influence With Property Damage or Personal Injury.
“During a time meant for gathering and celebration, a young life was taken because someone chose to get behind the wheel impaired,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Let this be a heartbreaking reminder that one reckless decision can have life-altering consequences.”
Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. Deputies continue to urge drivers to make responsible choices during the holiday season and to never drive impaired.
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