Woman arrested for DUI after 120 mph chase, fiery crash on Howard Frankland

Published
June 21, 2026
Location
Tampa, Florida
Howard Frankland Bridge (Interstate 275)
Incident type
Crash, Pursuit, Fire, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Tampa Florida in Tampa, Florida: A 19‑year‑old woman named Kimberly Melissa Gutierrez was driving a black Audi on the Howard Frankland Bridge when troopers attempted to stop her at about 2:56 a.m.; she fled at speeds exceeding 120 mph, prompting a pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver. The vehicle crashed and caught fire, and multiple occupants were pulled from the car. Gutierrez was arrested for DUI after showing signs of impairment; breath samples taken in jail revealed BAC readings of 0.111 and 0.102, both above Florida’s legal limit.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Kimberly Melissa Gutierrez Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Woman arrested for DUI after 120 mph chase, fiery crash on Howard Frankland

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