On November 24, 20181 a 2008 JEEP WRANGLER was traveling eastbound on US Highway 98, within the inside lane of travel, from Gulf Breeze to Navarre. As the Jeep was traveling, the driver rear-ended 11 different vehicles at 11 different various locations along US Highway 98. In each one of the crashes the driver of the Jeep did not stop, but yet continued traveling eastbound on US Highway 98 until he collided with the next vehicle. The driver accumulated 11 hit and runs. After the driver of the jeep collided with the 11th vehicle, the drive lost control of the jeep and entered onto the south shoulder of the roadway in Navarre where the Jeep begun to spin and collided with a tree. All the individuals that were involved sustained minor injuries and the driver of the Jeep was taken to Baptist Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. Update: The driver Daniel Weidman (38 yoa) of Navarre Florida, has been arrested and charged with the following.
1. 12 Counts DUI (Misdemeanor)
2. 12 Counts Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor)
3. 11 Counts Hit and Run (Felony and Misdemeanor)
Navarre Newspaper reminds our readers that Daniel Weidman is presumed to be innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.
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Navarre is lucky enough to have The Weekend Food Program of Navarre.They help feed over 600 children from the Navarre area and the Pirate Plunge is an important fundraiser to help them continue the great work that is helping children in Navarre.
There is a new event for this year that is the New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance at the Navarre Convention Center.
Click this link to learn more about both events
https://www.navarrepirateplunge.com/
