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Charlotte County woman charged in DUI involved hit-and-run crash

Posted at 7:07 AM, Sep 12, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-12 07:07:48-04

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla.-- A hit-and-run car crash occurred Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Toledo Blade Blvd. and US-41.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, Polly LeMaster turned left on a green light and hit another driver, causing their car to flip.

Troopers say LeMaster then sped off.

She was located and arrested shortly after the crash.

LeMaster is facing several charges including driving under the influence, driving under the influence with property damage and injury, leaving the scene of crash with property damage and injury and driving while license suspended.

The other driver suffered minor injuries.