FHP: Bicyclist seriously injured in Martin County after DUI crash

JENSEN BEACH — A Port St. Lucie man was accused of hitting a bicyclist while he was driving under the influence in Martin County.

Henry Obert, 44, of the 3300 block of Southwest Vendome Street in Port St. Lucie was arrested on one charge of driving under the influence causing serious bodily harm to others.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers said around 7:35 p.m. Thursday they were called about a bicyclist hurt after being hit by Obert. When troopers arrived, they said they found the bicyclist seriously injured.

It is unclear what hospital the bicyclist was taken to and what his condition is Friday. Despite multiple attempts, a spokesman for FHP was unable to be reached. 

Troopers said the crash happened at Jensen Beach Boulevard and Northeast Sunview Terrace in Jensen Beach.

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Obert told troopers he couldn't slow his four door Ford sedan down and hit the bicyclist.

As Obert was talking to troopers, troopers said they smelled alcohol on his breath and that he was unsteady on his feet.

Troopers said the Obert's breath tests showed two results of 0.083 and 0.086. The legal limit in Florida is 0.08.

Obert was arrested and taken to the Martin County Jail, where he remained Friday, with a $5,000 bond. 

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Sara Marino is a TCPalm breaking news reporter  covering Martin County. You can reach Sara on Twitter @saradmarino or email her at Sara.Marino@tcpalm.com. If you're a subscriber, thank you. If not, become a subscriber to get the latest breaking news.