Frostproof Suspect Hiding In Mexico For 14 Years Extradited To US

POLK COUNTY, FL — A Frostproof driver who fled the country following a 2007 Polk County crash that killed two people was arrested June 21 in Mexico City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The fatal wreck occurred June 30, 2007, at 5:35 p.m. on U.S. Highway 27 just north of County Road near Avon Park, authorities said. Danny McCown and Patricia McCown were killed in the crash.

Brian Dale Andrews, who was 29 years old at the time, had a blood alcohol level of 0.315 when the crash happened, according to troopers. That is nearly four times the legal alcohol limit.

Andrews left the country that same year to avoid prosecution on DUI manslaughter charges, authorities said.

An anonymous tip recently made to the Florida Highway Patrol said Andrews was seen in a region southwest of Mexico City. The FHP worked with the United States Marshal's Service and arrested Andrews on charges of DUI manslaughter, driving while license suspended involving a death and DUI property damage.

Andrews was extradited back to the United States Wednesday, deputies said.