Full Breakdown
Florida Woman Charged After SUV Crash and Assault in Daytona Beach
9/10/2026, 3:42:06 AM
Incident Overview
On August 30, 2026, 24-year-old Elizabeth Boucher was stopped by Daytona Beach Police Department after her Ford Bronco struck a parked Honda in a residential driveway and then allegedly assaulted the vehicle’s owner. Video released by the department shows the Bronco hitting the front corner of the Honda and pushing it onto the lawn. The owner, who was not in the car at the time of the collision, testified that Boucher approached her, slapped her, and later followed her to the front door where she was shoved again.
Police observed that Boucher appeared intoxicated, had difficulty standing, and handed an officer a passport instead of a driver’s license when asked for identification. She declined to perform field-sobriety exercises and refused a breath test.
Timeline
- August 30, 2026 – Crash and assault occur; officers intervene and place Boucher under arrest.
- August 31 – Boucher is booked into Volusia County Jail and released the same day.
- October 21 – Scheduled court appearance for the pending charges.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
The arrest affidavit lists the following alleged offenses:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI)
- DUI-related property damage
- Battery by touching or striking (battery)
- Resisting an officer without violence
- Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription
- Refusal to submit to DUI testing
Boucher entered a not-guilty plea and remains scheduled to appear in court on October 21.
Police Observations and Officer Interactions
Daytona Beach officers noted that Boucher’s description of the crash—“I guess I hit the front light of those cars, but I don’t know what really happened”—contradicted the visible damage, which the officer described as When Boucher asked, “Am I going to jail?” the officer replied, “Yes.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I guess I hit the front light of those cars, but I don’t know what really happened,” — Elizabeth Boucher, an attorney
- “I know. I’m not resisting arrest,” — Elizabeth Boucher, an attorney
Data & Statistics
- Vehicle involved: Ford Bronco (driver) vs. Honda (parked).
- Charges filed: six distinct counts.
- Release date: August 31 (same day as booking).
Official Statements & Responses
The Daytona Beach Police Department’s public release emphasized that the investigation shifted from a civil crash inquiry to a criminal DUI case after officers observed signs of intoxication and the extent of vehicle damage. The department confirmed that Boucher was arrested, booked, and released pending her October 21 court date.
What’s Next
Boucher is expected to appear before a Volusia County judge on October 21, where prosecutors will decide whether to proceed with the six charges and set any pre-trial conditions. No further court dates have been announced.
