LARGO – The Largo Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on 58th Street North on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 4:02 a.m. in the 13800 block of 58th Street N.
Preliminary information indicates the driver, 21-year-old Arael Vaquero, was traveling in a pickup truck, southbound at high speed, when he crashed into two fixed objects. The passenger, 18-year-old David Salazar-Castillo, died at the scene. Vaquero was transported to the trauma center at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators determined that impairment is believed to be a factor in the crash. Vaquero has been charged with DUI Manslaughter.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Note: No booking photo is available at this time.