The Brief
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- A 22-year-old mother of two was killed in an I-75 crash caused by an impaired driver, troopers said.
- The driver, who admitted drinking, was arrested after failing breath tests and later granted bond.
- The victim’s family is grieving and urging others to avoid driving under the influence.
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 22-year-old mother of two was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 that investigators say was caused by an impaired driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jasmine Brown died after her motorcycle was hit by a vehicle driven by Melinda Dillon, authorities said.
What we know:Troopers said Dillon told investigators she had been drinking at a party in Ocala before getting behind the wheel. Breath tests later showed blood-alcohol levels of 0.09 and 0.08, according to authorities.
Dillon was arrested and later granted bond by a judge.
What they’re saying:
Family members described Brown as compassionate and selfless, saying her death had left them devastated.
“It’s really hard to grasp and explain the feelings that we feel,” her sister, Sarah Brown, said.
Brown’s family said learning she was killed in a suspected DUI crash has fueled their determination to seek justice and raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.
They are urging others to avoid driving under the influence, emphasizing that alternatives are readily available.
“Drinking and driving is not an option,” her sister said. “There are so many ways to avoid it.”
What’s next:
The family continues to mourn Brown, who they say had her whole life ahead of her, while caring for her two young daughters.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol and Jasmine Brown’s sister, Sarah Brown.
