DUI/Traffic — Estero, FL — reported 2026-06-20
SUMMARY
Ernesto Ortiz was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after crashing a yellow Hummer into a guardrail on Corkscrew Road near Interstate 75 in Estero, Florida.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: DUI/Traffic
- Location: Estero, FL
- Date reported: 2026-06-20
- Suspect: not stated
- Status: arrested and charged
REPORTED DETAILS
- Ernesto Ortiz was arrested for DUI after crashing a yellow Hummer into a guardrail on Corkscrew Road near Interstate 75 in Estero, FL.
- Ortiz reportedly told responding deputies that 'It was the light's fault' when questioned about the crash.
- Witnesses reported that Ortiz had been at a nearby sports bar before the crash and tried to drive away from the scene while pinned to the guardrail.
- Ortiz was operating the Hummer on a suspended license, which added to his legal troubles.
- Ortiz faces charges of DUI, DUI with property damage, and refusal to submit to DUI testing.