A Florida man was arrested after speeding nearly 120 mph while allegedly driving under the influence, with his young children in the car. According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted an SUV speeding at 118 mph on Interstate 95 around 2:20 a.m. Sunday.
The driver, Juan Espinosa, slammed on his brakes and pulled over to the center median when the deputy approached. The officer detected the smell of alcohol coming from the vehicle, signaling possible impairment.
Children Endangered During the Incident
Authorities reported that Espinosa’s wife was in the passenger seat, and two children—a sleeping 1-year-old and an 8-year-old—were in the back. This led to additional charges of child neglect alongside the DUI accusation. The sheriff’s office emphasized the grave risk this reckless behavior posed to the driver’s family and other road users.
Official Statement on Public Safety
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey condemned the dangerous actions, saying, “Folks, no matter how many times we say it, people continue to put their lives at risk, the innocent lives of our citizens on the roadway, and in this case, the people who he should love and care for the most, his family.”
This incident serves as a powerful warning about the dangers of impaired and reckless driving, especially with children in the car. Stay alert on the roads and prioritize safety—for your family and everyone in your community. Stay informed and follow us for more local updates.
This article was written by John Deluca. AI was used lightly for grammar and formatting, but the ideas, words, and edits are all mine.
