Florida Woman charged with DUI Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide

In Boynton Beach, Florida - a woman by the name of Michele Ammirato was arrested by police in September for driving under the influence (DUI).  Recently, police charged Ammirato with both DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide. 

Serious criminal charges were brought against Ammirato because while she was driving drunk in September, she struck an 87 year old woman named Patricia Servant with her Kia.  Servant died shortly after being hit.  She was trying to cross the 2600 block of Federal Highway when Ammirato crashed into her.

According to Boynton Beach police reports, Ammirato was driving with a suspended license and when she struck Servant, she did not stop to see if the elderly woman was harmed. 

Additionally, toxicology reports reveal that Ammirato was also driving under the influence of cocaine when the accident occurred. 

At this time, Ammirato remains in police custody at the Palm Beach County jail.  Further court proceedings have been set for a later date and time.

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