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Nurse Arrested Over Fatal DUI Crash Killing 3 Officers
4 May
Summary
- Nurse Corrine Blue arrested over a year after fatal crash.
- Crash killed three Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies.
- Blue was allegedly speeding and driving unsafely.
Corrine Blue, 31, was arrested on April 30, 2026, facing three counts of vehicular homicide. The charges stem from a fatal crash on November 21, 2024, that claimed the lives of Corporal Luis Paez Jr., Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz, and Deputy Ralph "Butch" Waller. The deputies were stationed on Southern Boulevard in Florida when their motorcycles and they were struck by an SUV allegedly driven by Blue.
Florida Highway Patrol's investigation indicates Blue was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee unsafely and significantly exceeding the 55 mph speed limit. She was reportedly attempting to pass a slower vehicle on the right when she veered into the officers. Blue stated she had recently completed an overnight shift in the emergency room and was taking an unfamiliar route home.
State Attorney Alexcia Cox emphasized that the charges follow a thorough review of evidence, marking a step towards justice for the deputies' families. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. local time, a half-mile west of Lion Country Safari Road.
