A Tampa man was arrested and charged with DUI after a head-on traffic crash late Saturday night.

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Deputies say 36-year-old Geovany Mendez crashed head-on into another vehicle while driving southbound in the northbound lanes on Anderson Road near Hoover Boulevard at approximately 11:15 p.m.

One person suffered minor injuries and was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital.

Geovany Mendez was suspected of being under the influence and was subsequently evaluated. A breath test was submitted resulting in a BAC of .173/.168.

Mendez was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (over .15) and No Valid Driver's License.