A 25-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated on the beach Thursday night after he was involved in a single vehicle crash.

The 25-year-old man drove a gray 2005 Toyota 4-Runner at a high rate of speed near beach marker 202 at 10:20pm Thursday night. The vehicle entered the water and 25-year-old Justin Dees (8/3/1987) lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled in the surf, but the three occupants of the vehicle were not hurt.

Emergency crews arrived and all involved in the single vehicle crash refused medical attention. Dees exhibited indicators that he was intoxicated so he was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.

The vehicle was taken to the city impound lot and the two other passengers of the vehicle were released at the scene. Dees was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of his blood. Dees was then delivered to the city detention center.

Date: June 14, 2013

Location: 14400 Gulf Beach Access Road

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated

Case Number: 1306130161