An 18-year-old Clermont driver is facing serious trouble after deputies say a short, drunken joyride turned into a property-destroying crash near U.S. 27 and Citrus Parkway last Tuesday. According to investigators, the teen led Lake County deputies on a brief but reckless chase that ended when her silver Infiniti hit a motorcycle and then slammed into a house. Video and an arrest affidavit reviewed by deputies indicate the driver actually climbed out of the car while it was still rolling, moments before it struck the home. Deputies estimate about $35,000 in damage. No serious injuries were reported, and the driver was taken into custody at the scene.
Deputies first spotted the Infiniti doing burnouts in an apartment complex lot near Nelson Park Drive and tried to pull the car over. Instead of stopping, the driver allegedly bolted onto U.S. 27, ran a red light, and then cut through residential yards. With the risk to bystanders climbing, the deputy called off the pursuit for public safety. Not long after, dispatchers received a call about a crash on Citrus Parkway. Responding deputies found the damaged car, a battered motorcycle, and a house that had clearly taken a hit. A homeowner shared a video that appears to show the Infiniti knocking the motorcycle into a neighboring property. Authorities put the damage total at roughly $35,000, as reported by WESH.
Driver's Actions And Breath Tests
The arrest affidavit identifies the driver as 18-year-old Jaylyn Kosmyna. Deputies say Kosmyna told them she had downed two BeatBox canned cocktails and one BuzzBall at her apartment before getting behind the wheel. She agreed to perform field sobriety exercises and later provided two breath samples that measured 0.163 and 0.157. Local officials say those tests were administered at the Lake County Jail. Kosmyna was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI and fleeing or eluding an officer, according to FOX 35 Orlando.
What The Law Says For Drivers Under 21
Florida does not give much leeway to underage drivers who have been drinking. Under the state's "zero tolerance" rule, any driver under 21 who blows 0.02 or higher on a breath or blood test can face an automatic administrative suspension of driving privileges. According to Florida Statutes §322.2616, a first administrative suspension for a violation of this under-21 limit typically lasts six months. Prosecutors can also pursue criminal DUI charges under the broader state DUI law, §316.193. Kosmyna's reported breath readings were more than eight times the under-21 threshold.
Booking, Bond And What Comes Next
Local booking records show Kosmyna was processed at the Lake County Jail and booked on suspicion of DUI and fleeing to elude. Her bond was set at $7,500, according to Leesburg News. Prosecutors will now review the arrest affidavit and decide whether to file formal charges, a step that could send the case into county court. For now, the investigation remains active.
