The suspected drunk driver involved in Sunday's DUI crash that killed a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office employee reportedly had "bloodshot watery eyes" and refused to give troopers a voluntary blood sample, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
In the report, FHP states that 46-year-old Kim Johnston also had slurred speech and reeked of alcohol when they arrived on the scene of the crash on I-95 near SR-16.
FHP said Johnston was driving under the influence when she crashed into a vehicle carrying JSO court bailiff Cathy Adams, her husband and JSO motorman William "Jack" Adams, and their two teens around 1:15 a.m. Sunday. The Adams family was transported to the hospital.
Cathy Adams initially suffered from numerous bone breaks and possible severe brain damage, the report states. She was placed on life support but later died Sunday night.
Jack Adams remains in critical condition with a neck injury. The report states he also suffered from numerous bone breaks, as well as possible severe brain injuries.
Their two children suffered minor injuries and were released from the hospital.
Though Johnston refused to provide blood samples, she agreed to take a field sobriety test. Troopers say she failed those tests, was placed under arrest and taken to Flagler Hospital Emergency Room.
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Authorities obtained a search warrant to attain Johnston's blood. Prior to the warrant, she reportedly told a nurse that she had two beers earlier in the evening, the report states.
The result of the blood test was not included in the report. In Florida, the limit is .08.
"Ms. Johnston was unlawfully in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence," the report states. It also stated that it contributed to the serious bodily injuries sustained by both Cathy Adams and William Adams.
Johnston was charged with two counts of DUI and serious bodily injury to another. She was placed on $100,000 bond and bailed out on Monday.
