Woman surrenders after DUI crash leaves Miami-Dade deputy seriously hurt
Authorities say a South Florida woman had a blood-alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit when she struck a Miami-Dade deputy with her car.
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Authorities say a South Florida woman had a blood-alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit when she struck a Miami-Dade deputy with her car.
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