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Boca Teen Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Dixie Highway Crash
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· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on June 26, 2025, and further details are available from the source. A 17-year-old has been charged with DUI manslaughter after a fatal crash.
A 17-year-old has been charged with DUI manslaughter after a fatal crash. Jacob Etan Leighton allegedly struck and killed a person on a motor scooter while under the influence of marijuana. The incident occurred on June 26, 2025, and further details are available from the source.
The charge of DUI manslaughter has been filed against Leighton. He is from Boca Raton.
More information about the crash and the charge can be found through BocaNewsNow.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: BocaNewsNow ·
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