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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A driver has been arrested months after a car crashed into a canal and killed a 19-year-old passenger.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) said they arrested Daniel De La Cruz, 25, on Friday.

The arrest stems from a wreck that happened last year on Nov. 24 just before 7:30 a.m. at 29632 State Road 880. Person killed after car goes into canal near Belle Glade

According to a crash report, De La Cruz was under the influence of drugs/alcohol and was behind the wheel at the time of the crash.

Investigators said De La Cruz was driving westbound when he crossed on to the eastbound lanes, the car left the road, hit a steep embankment and overturned. The car then returned upright and rolled into the canal.

Yoskarlin Batista Leon, 19, of Belle Glad

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