FHP: Man driving with girl, 9, accused of DUI manslaughter after crash kills 2 motorcyclists

GENEVA, Fla. — Troopers say a Sanford man was driving under the influence with a 9-year-old girl as a passenger in his truck when he caused a crash that killed two people on a motorcycle in Geneva.

Troopers said the crash happened around 8:10 p.m. on Saturday on East State Road 46 near Rest Haven Road, outside Alibi Bar.

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Michael Thompson, 40, was arrested following the crash on two charges of DUI manslaughter.

Troopers said Thompson was driving west on State Road 46 approaching Rest Haven Road when a motorcyclist driving in front of him came to a stop to turn into a driveway. Troopers said Thompson didn’t see the motorcycle and crashed into the back of it, causing both the driver and passenger on the motorcycle to fall off.

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Investigators said two other vehicles crashed following the initial crash.

Troopers said Thompson and the 9-year-old girl in his truck with him were not injured. The motorcyclists, a 65-year-old man from Geneva and a 61-year-old female from Geneva, died on the scene.

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The driver of one of the other vehicles involved was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Channel 9 is working to gather additional details. Stay tuned to Eyewitness News for updates.

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