Crime
VIDEO: Reported drunk driver almost runs over bathers on Florida beach
Volusia police said the woman crashed into the water near beachgoers, nearly hitting a child with her car
May 31, 2023 8:54am
Updated: May 31, 2023 8:54am
A woman who drove across a crowded Florida beach and ended up stranded in the water is facing charges for allegedly driving under the influence, authorities said Saturday.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said witnesses reported a reckless driver who crashed into water after driving 50mph near beachgoers, nearly hitting a child with his car.
Driver Sarah Ramsammy, 26, of Orlando, is being charged with a DUI, reckless driving and failing to obey a traffic control device.
Today, witnesses at Smyrna Dunes Park reported a reckless driver plowed into the water after speeding 50mph past beachgoers, almost hitting a child. Driver Sarah Ramsammy, 26, Orlando, is charged with DUI (0.153 BAC), reckless driving & failure to obey a traffic control device. pic.twitter.com/3WbMqc5vrO
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) May 28, 2023
The images shared by the Volusia Sheriff's Office show the van stranded on the beach with several people surrounding the vehicle, while officers conducted an interrogation with the alleged perpetrator.
In the video, Ramsammy seems to explain that she was behind the wheel when bathers suddenly stopped her to tell her that she almost ran over her children from her. The clip ends with the arrest of the young woman.
