Woman accused of deadly DUI who skipped original court date appears before judge

Writer: Carolina Guzman
Published: Updated:
Anne Lang Credit: The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office

An Alva woman accused of driving drunk, hitting and killing a father and his two young daughters is back in the Hendry County Jail.

Forty-one-year-old Anne Lang, who is charged with DUI manslaughter, appeared in court by closed circuit television on Thursday morning for a first appearance.

“Ms. Lang, you are here on a bench warrant that was issued for your arrest for the DUI manslaughter charge,” stated County Judge Darrell R. Hill.

Lang was captured near Lakeland earlier this week. She was extradited to Southwest Florida and booked into the Hendry jail just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, after being on the run.

She disappeared ahead of her trial on the manslaughter charges.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Lang was driving under the influence when she killed 42-year-old Enedino Galindo, 13-year-old Keanna Galindo and 15-year-old Aryana Galindo in a high-speed crash in January 2021 in Hendry County.

“Okay, Ms.Lang, you are going to be held without the privilege of bond at this time,” said Judge Hill.

Lang’s next court date is on April 5 at 1:30 p.m. for a pre-trial status.

Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.