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Teen driver arrested in fatal Charlotte County crash

FHP Fatal Crash arrest
Posted at 4:23 PM, Jun 07, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-07 16:23:55-04

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Punta Gorda teen has been arrested in connection to a fatal crash that happened back in March of this year.

Florida Highway Patrol said 18-year-old Coen Wells was placed under arrested and booked into the Charlotte County Jail on Jun 7.

Wells is charged with driving under the influence involving a death, vehicular homicide and property damage. FHP said Wells' blood alcohol content was .165.

A 59-year-old man was killed in the crash and two teenagers were injured.