PINELLAS PARK, FL, (May 15, 2026) – One person suffered serious injuries Friday night in an alleged drunk driving collision in Pinellas Park, according to local police.
Investigators said the crash occurred at approximately 9:44 p.m. on 66th Street and involved a BMW driven by 20-year-old Vladyslav Kutsayev and another vehicle operated by an unidentified victim.
Authorities allege that Kutsayev attempted to flee the scene following the collision but was later apprehended by officers. Police reported that Kutsayev displayed signs of impairment, including slurred speech, bloodshot and watery eyes, and the odor of alcohol on his breath.
Kutsayev was subsequently charged with DUI causing bodily injury and leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury.
The other driver sustained severe injuries in the collision and was transported to a local hospital with a broken neck, officials said.
The incident remains under investigation.
