Woman arrested for DUI at scene of Fort Myers Beach crash investigation

Writer: Joey Pellegrino
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Denise Karda. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office

A Fort Myers Beach woman was arrested for driving under the influence while troopers were investigating an unrelated DUI crash in Fort Myers Beach early Friday morning.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers closed off an area of Estero Boulevard while they investigated a deadly DUI crash that occurred Thursday night. A Chrysler Pacifica proceeded to drive into the closed area. After stopping the car, troopers identified the driver as Denise Karda, 55, and observed signs of impairment.

Karda was placed and transported to the Lee County Jail. She faces a DUI charge.

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