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Man Charged With DUI in Tampa Car Accident

A man has been charged with DUI in a Tampa car accident that involved two vehicles and left four people injured after a car turns into the path of a Ford Expedition. The incident took place on Friday, January 15, 2010, at the intersection of Hillsborough Avenue and 19th Street.

According to Tampa Police, the suspect, James Quick, was heading east on Hillsborough Avenue and turned into the path of a Ford Expedition while attempting to make a left turn onto 19th Street. It was unclear whether Quick suffered any injuries in the wreck. However, police have charged the man with DUI in connection with the two-vehicle accident that sent four passengers to the hospital.

Rescue crews transported three passengers who were traveling with Quick to St. Joseph’s Hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Police indicated that the victim’s injuries were serious, but non-life threatening.

A passenger who was in the Expedition at the time of the accident was also injured and transported to the hospital. The passenger was treated for minor injuries.

The identities of those involved in the accident were not made available.

The two-vehicle Tampa accident is still under investigation by local authorities.

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