published: Friday, March 01, 2013

Truck driver charged with DUI, driver injured

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR

sgholar@newssun.com

SEBRING - A two-vehicle collision resulted in a serious injury for on of the drivers Monday evening. Charles Lisinberler, 26, of Avon Park was transported to a local hospital after he suffered injuries .

A Florida Highway Patrol press release stated that the driver of a semi freight truck, 52-year-old Jeffrey L. Danley, was under the influence of alcohol when his northbound truck and trailer stopped abruptly at the intersection of New Life Way and U.S. 27.

Linsinbigler's 2002 Lincoln LS collided with the trailer in the far lane of the highway front to rear. According to the report, Linsinbilger's vehicle was then pushed into the center lane due to the impact; the vehicle came to a stop facing east.

Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the incident; the collision caused traffic to slow and stop for several minutes.

Danley has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and careless driving.

No further information is available at this time.