DaniLeigh Arrested for DUI, Hit-and-Run in Miami
Singer DaniLeigh, whose real name is Danielle Leigh Curiel, has been apprehended by Miami police following a hit-and-run incident, with authorities suspecting her involvement in driving under the influence.
Law enforcement responded to the scene shortly before 1 am on Tuesday, where they detained the singer, per an arrest report obtained by USA TODAY. DaniLeigh now faces charges of driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, and reckless driving.
According to the police report, witnesses claimed that DaniLeigh was operating a grey Mercedes Benz at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. She allegedly collided with a moped rider and fled the scene without stopping.
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DaniLeigh's Arrest
During the arrest incident involving singer DaniLeigh, new details emerged from the affidavit shedding light on the events leading up to her detainment.
An officer detected a strong scent of alcohol emanating from the vehicle, according to the arrest affidavit. DaniLeigh reportedly displayed sluggish motor skills and denied involvement in a collision, Billboard noted.
Following these observations, the driver was subjected to a field sobriety test, which she purportedly failed to meet the required standard. Subsequently, she was taken into custody. The affidavit further states that two breathalyzer tests were administered to the driver.
The recorded results indicated breath alcohol levels of 0.145 and 0.148 for the first and second samples, respectively. It's worth noting that in Florida, a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 is considered impaired for driving purposes.
Meanwhile, the moped rider involved in the incident was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
The police report specifies that the injuries sustained by the moped driver are non-life-threatening and include a kidney laceration and a spinal fracture. Additionally, the report states that the moped itself incurred significant damage during the collision.
According to the Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation records, DaniLeigh was arrested and detained at 8:16 am, and her time in custody lasted until 11:45 am, when she was released on a bond amounting to $9,500, per PEOPLE.
DaniLeigh's Previous Police Record
DaniLeigh found herself at the center of a highly publicized incident involving rapper DaBaby, resulting in her arrest and subsequent assault charges in November 2021, Yahoo! Entertainment noted.
Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, responded to a report of domestic assault when DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, her then-boyfriend, alleged that DaniLeigh, the mother of their young child, had physically assaulted him.
The following day, law enforcement officials received additional calls regarding the same disturbance at the same residence. Following a thorough investigation, authorities filed two counts of simple assault against DaniLeigh.
In response to the allegations, DaniLeigh asserted that the rapper had forcefully expelled her and their child from his residence during their altercation.
This incident, captured in now-deleted Instagram Live videos shared on both their accounts, shed light on the escalating tension between the two artists.
DaniLeigh's journey in the music industry began with a significant opportunity as she starred in the music video for Prince's "Breakfast Can Wait" in 2013.
She made her official debut as a solo artist with the release of her single "D.O.S.E." In 2015, then released several albums throughout the years, showcasing her artistic growth and versatility.
Her discography includes notable works, such as "Summer with Friends" (2017), "The Plan" (2018), "Movie" (2020), and most recently, "My Side" (2022).
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Written by: Bert Hoover
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