Topline: Troopers say a Spring Hill driver caused a fatal crash in Hudson, left the scene, and was later found 14 miles away with a blood alcohol level of 0.177.
Published: May 20, 2026 5:00 pm ET
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HUDSON, FL — A 68-year-old Spring Hill man is accused of causing a fatal hit-and-run crash in Pasco County while driving drunk, leaving one person dead and two others seriously injured after a violent series of collisions on U.S. 19.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol via WFLA, the crash happened Monday at about 9:30 a.m. just north of Little Road in Hudson.
Troopers said Gregorio Santoni-Reyes was driving a Toyota Camry recklessly in the northbound lanes when the car struck the rear of a Mazda four-door. Investigators said the Camry then hit a Ford Bronco, sending the Bronco over the grassy median and into the southbound lanes, where it collided head-on with a Hyundai SUV.
The driver of the Hyundai SUV was killed in the crash, according to FHP. The two people inside the Bronco were taken to HCA Bayonet Point Hospital with serious injuries. Troopers said hospital staff reported the Bronco passenger was paralyzed from the waist down and the Bronco driver suffered breaks to both legs.
A witness told investigators that Santoni-Reyes stopped after the crash and turned on his hazard lights for about two minutes before leaving the scene. Authorities later found the Camry at a Walgreens on Cortez Boulevard, about 14 miles from the crash site, just before 10 a.m.
FHP said the Camry had heavy damage and deployed side airbags. Deputies found Santoni-Reyes sitting in the driver’s seat with his feet hanging out the window, and troopers reported he smelled of alcohol and showed multiple signs of impairment.
Investigators said Santoni-Reyes appeared surprised when officers showed him the damage to the car, as if he did not realize a crash had happened. Troopers said he gave a thumbs up after being read his Miranda rights, refused to provide a statement, and asked for a lawyer.
Authorities said he was later taken to a hospital, where he became combative, had to be medicated and restrained to a bed, and allegedly threatened to kill an FHP trooper. Hospital staff determined his blood alcohol level was 0.177, more than twice the legal limit, according to the report.
Santoni-Reyes was arrested at 2:35 p.m. and booked into the Pasco County Jail on 14 charges: hit-and-run involving death; two counts of hit-and-run involving serious bodily injury; three counts of hit-and-run property damage; three counts of DUI property damage; two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury; DUI manslaughter; obstructing without violence; and threat of death against a law enforcement officer.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Troopers say a Spring Hill driver caused a fatal crash in Hudson, left the scene, and was later found 14 miles away with a blood alcohol level of 0.177.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: May 20, 2026 5:00 pm ET
HUDSON, FL — A 68-year-old Spring Hill man is accused of causing a fatal hit-and-run crash in Pasco County while driving drunk, leaving one person dead and two others seriously injured after a violent series of collisions on U.S. 19.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol via WFLA, the crash happened Monday at about 9:30 a.m. just north of Little Road in Hudson.
Troopers said Gregorio Santoni-Reyes was driving a Toyota Camry recklessly in the northbound lanes when the car struck the rear of a Mazda four-door. Investigators said the Camry then hit a Ford Bronco, sending the Bronco over the grassy median and into the southbound lanes, where it collided head-on with a Hyundai SUV.
The driver of the Hyundai SUV was killed in the crash, according to FHP. The two people inside the Bronco were taken to HCA Bayonet Point Hospital with serious injuries. Troopers said hospital staff reported the Bronco passenger was paralyzed from the waist down and the Bronco driver suffered breaks to both legs.
A witness told investigators that Santoni-Reyes stopped after the crash and turned on his hazard lights for about two minutes before leaving the scene. Authorities later found the Camry at a Walgreens on Cortez Boulevard, about 14 miles from the crash site, just before 10 a.m.
FHP said the Camry had heavy damage and deployed side airbags. Deputies found Santoni-Reyes sitting in the driver’s seat with his feet hanging out the window, and troopers reported he smelled of alcohol and showed multiple signs of impairment.
Investigators said Santoni-Reyes appeared surprised when officers showed him the damage to the car, as if he did not realize a crash had happened. Troopers said he gave a thumbs up after being read his Miranda rights, refused to provide a statement, and asked for a lawyer.
Authorities said he was later taken to a hospital, where he became combative, had to be medicated and restrained to a bed, and allegedly threatened to kill an FHP trooper. Hospital staff determined his blood alcohol level was 0.177, more than twice the legal limit, according to the report.
Santoni-Reyes was arrested at 2:35 p.m. and booked into the Pasco County Jail on 14 charges: hit-and-run involving death; two counts of hit-and-run involving serious bodily injury; three counts of hit-and-run property damage; three counts of DUI property damage; two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury; DUI manslaughter; obstructing without violence; and threat of death against a law enforcement officer.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Troopers say a Spring Hill driver caused a fatal crash in Hudson, left the scene, and was later found 14 miles away with a blood alcohol level of 0.177.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: May 20, 2026 5:00 pm ET
HUDSON, FL — A 68-year-old Spring Hill man is accused of causing a fatal hit-and-run crash in Pasco County while driving drunk, leaving one person dead and two others seriously injured after a violent series of collisions on U.S. 19.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol via WFLA, the crash happened Monday at about 9:30 a.m. just north of Little Road in Hudson.
Troopers said Gregorio Santoni-Reyes was driving a Toyota Camry recklessly in the northbound lanes when the car struck the rear of a Mazda four-door. Investigators said the Camry then hit a Ford Bronco, sending the Bronco over the grassy median and into the southbound lanes, where it collided head-on with a Hyundai SUV.
The driver of the Hyundai SUV was killed in the crash, according to FHP. The two people inside the Bronco were taken to HCA Bayonet Point Hospital with serious injuries. Troopers said hospital staff reported the Bronco passenger was paralyzed from the waist down and the Bronco driver suffered breaks to both legs.
A witness told investigators that Santoni-Reyes stopped after the crash and turned on his hazard lights for about two minutes before leaving the scene. Authorities later found the Camry at a Walgreens on Cortez Boulevard, about 14 miles from the crash site, just before 10 a.m.
FHP said the Camry had heavy damage and deployed side airbags. Deputies found Santoni-Reyes sitting in the driver’s seat with his feet hanging out the window, and troopers reported he smelled of alcohol and showed multiple signs of impairment.
Investigators said Santoni-Reyes appeared surprised when officers showed him the damage to the car, as if he did not realize a crash had happened. Troopers said he gave a thumbs up after being read his Miranda rights, refused to provide a statement, and asked for a lawyer.
Authorities said he was later taken to a hospital, where he became combative, had to be medicated and restrained to a bed, and allegedly threatened to kill an FHP trooper. Hospital staff determined his blood alcohol level was 0.177, more than twice the legal limit, according to the report.
Santoni-Reyes was arrested at 2:35 p.m. and booked into the Pasco County Jail on 14 charges: hit-and-run involving death; two counts of hit-and-run involving serious bodily injury; three counts of hit-and-run property damage; three counts of DUI property damage; two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury; DUI manslaughter; obstructing without violence; and threat of death against a law enforcement officer.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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