District Court of Appeal of Florida August 20, 2010, 2D09-750 (State v. Walton)

WALLACE, Judge.

A Ford Escort occupied by John Alfred Walton III and two companions — all of whom had been drinking for several hours and exhibited signs of impairment — ran a red light and struck a minivan, causing serious bodily injury to a small child in the minivan. In a prosecution for driving under the influence (DUI) with serious bodily injury, the circuit court granted Mr.