Bradenton Man Arrested In Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
A Bradenton driver is accused of fleeing the scene after crashing into a car and killing the driver.
A 55-year-old Sarasota man has died after a drunken driver from Bradenton struck his car on Washington Boulevard early this morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Siosaia K. Fonua, 29, of Bradenton was driving a 1995 Mercury on northbound U.S. 301 and struck a 1999 Ford Mustang driven by Scott R. Parker, 55, of Sarasota at 47th Street at about 12:50 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to te FHP report: The Mercury struck the left side of the Mustang and Fonua ran away from the crash. Law enforcement was able to find him soon after. Parker was pronounced dead at the scene. Fonua, of 4324 55th Ave. Drive East, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He faces DUI Manslaughter, …
Lori Martin
9:39 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Scott was my cousin, a talented loving man. My heart breaks for his parents, daughter, brother, sister, Jan, all who knew and loved Scott. The selfish act of one man have changed forever the lives of many. Love and prayers to you all. more ›