Authorities in Florida say a 38-year-old pastor, Joel Leiniz, is arrested after a car crash in which his daughter was killed. Multiple outlets report that Leiniz was driving at about 104 mph in a zone with a posted speed limit of 40 mph when the crash occurred. Police allege he was intoxicated at the time and that he lost control and struck a concrete pole, resulting in the death of one of his daughters, an 8-year-old, in the collision. The outlets also state that Leiniz was traveling with three daughters at the time of the crash. New York Post notes the family context that Leiniz had recently lost the girls’ mother months earlier. Details about injuries to other passengers are not fully specified in the provided excerpts. The Daily Mail reports Leiniz was arrested and indicates the allegations include speeding and intoxicated driving. The cases are reported as ongoing, with law enforcement continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and the charges.
Florida pastor arrested after alleged 104 mph drunk driving crash kills daughter
Authorities in Florida say a 38-year-old pastor, Joel Leiniz, is arrested after a car crash in which his daughter was killed. Multiple outlets report that Leiniz was driving at about 104 mph in a zone...
- Florida police say Joel Leiniz, 38, was driving at about 104 mph in a 40 mph zone.
- Police allege Leiniz was intoxicated when his car crashed into a concrete pole.
- The crash kills Leiniz’s 8-year-old daughter, according to reports.
- Leiniz is reported to have been traveling with his three daughters at the time.
- Leiniz is arrested, and the situation is under police investigation.
A newly widowed Florida pastor crashed his car while speeding and driving drunk — killing one of his daughters nearly a year after losing her mom, according to police. Joel Leiniz, 38, was driving with his three daughters at 104 mph in a 40 mph zone when he slammed into a concrete pole in West...
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