PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A 44-year-old woman accused of killing a motorcyclist while driving under the influence is behind bars.
The arrest comes nearly two months after the fatal crash.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said Amelfi Gonzalez, 44, was driving a Toyota Highlander during the early morning hours on Oct. 30.
According to deputies, the driver of a 2013 Kawasaki ZX10R motorcycle was traveling southbound on Military Trail in the center lane when the Gonzalez turned into his path.
The motorcycle overturned and both the motorcycle and the motorcyclist slid southbound and collided with the passenger side of the Toyota.
The 30-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead on scene by Palm Beach Fire Rescue.
Investigators said they arrived on scene to find Gonzalez with slurred speech, red bloodshot eyes, mood swings and alcohol on her breath.
Gonzalez and another passenger were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
Toxicology reports show that Gonzalez had a blood alcohol level of .29. In Florida, it is illegal to drive with a .08 blood alcohol level or higher.
Following an investigation, deputies arrested Gonzalez on Tuesday and booked her into Palm Beach County Jail for DUI manslaughter.
