Teen jailed for DUI after fatal crash

SAND HILLS — A Panama City teen was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter for his role in a crash early Sunday morning that left a Southport man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Brent A. Taylor, 19, was driving a 2004 Toyota Sequoia at State 77 and Spikes Road just after 6 a.m. when he allegedly veered into the shoulder and hit 33-year-old James E. Thorndyke, who was standing next to his 2008 Harley Davidson Road King on the side of the road.

Emergency personnel pronounced Thorndyke dead at the scene. Taylor was arrested and jailed. Test results to determine his blood-alcohol concentration are pending.