Naples woman charged in deadly DUI wrong-way crash

Genise Taylor accused of speeding at over 70 mph in a 45 mph zone hours before fatal collision

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:38pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered car windshield reflecting a harsh camera flash, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a high-speed, wrong-way DUI crash.The devastating impact of a wrong-way collision caused by a suspected drunk driver who was previously pulled over for excessive speeding.Naples Today

A 24-year-old Naples woman has been charged with DUI manslaughter after allegedly causing a wrong-way crash that killed a senior citizen. Court documents show Genise Taylor was stopped by a sheriff's deputy for speeding at over 70 mph in a 45 mph zone just hours before the fatal collision.

Why it matters

Impaired driving and excessive speeding are major contributors to fatal crashes, especially wrong-way incidents which are particularly dangerous. This case highlights the need for stricter enforcement and penalties to deter such reckless behavior and protect public safety on Florida's roads.

The details

According to the court documents, Genise Taylor was pulled over by a Collier County Sheriff's deputy around 1 a.m. on March 30th for driving over 70 mph in a 45 mph zone. She was cited for speeding but allowed to continue driving. Several hours later, Taylor was involved in a head-on collision while driving the wrong way on a local highway, killing a 72-year-old man. Taylor has now been charged with DUI manslaughter.

  • Around 1 a.m. on March 30th, Taylor was stopped by a deputy for speeding over 70 mph in a 45 mph zone.
  • Several hours later on March 30th, Taylor was involved in a fatal wrong-way crash that killed a 72-year-old man.

The players

Genise Taylor

A 24-year-old Naples woman accused of DUI manslaughter after a fatal wrong-way crash.

Collier County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that pulled over Taylor for speeding hours before the fatal crash.

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What they’re saying

“Impaired and reckless driving put innocent lives at risk. We will hold this driver accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

— Collier County Sheriff's Office, Statement

What’s next

Taylor is scheduled to appear in court next week, where a judge will determine whether to grant her bail as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for tougher penalties and more proactive enforcement to deter dangerous driving behaviors like speeding and impaired driving, which continue to claim far too many lives on Florida's roads.