She and her friends were killed in that crash. His trial is set for July 26. Four people are dead after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a golf cart in Texas. Every year, more than 15,000 people are killed as a result of drunk driving. MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Sixteen-year-old Alex Garcia, who is accused of killing four people in a violent New Year's Day crash at 79th Avenue and West Flagler Street, will remain in jail. The latest local, regional and national news events of the morning are presented by the Local 10 News Team along with updated sports, weather and traffic. But she was arrested last week after the authorities said she failed a drug test, violating the conditions of her bond, according to The Dallas Morning News. On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, a driver who was drunk when he struck nine bicycle riders near a Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans in 2019, killing two, was re-sentenced to 65 years in prison . ; On New Year's Day, drunk driving-related deaths spike . A 22-year-old woman who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was drunk and driving in the wrong direction on Wednesday night when she killed a young mom and seriously injured another driver . "You see Dylan Molina walking from behind the bar area from the inside out to the outer bar area, and you see the bartender waving him around, telling him you cant be back there. Now, the department wants everyone to see it because they say it highlights a heartbreaking story that hopefully someone can learn from. Outrage is the immediate reaction for many to the four-year prison sentence handed down to a white woman accused of killing four Black mothers in a DUI car crash. The widow of Euless police detective Alex Cervantes filed a lawsuit Thursday against the drunk driver who crashed into her husband, the bartender who allegedly over-served him, the taco shop where . Almost exactly two years after Texas teenager Ethan Couch killed four people in a drunk driving accident, Couch has gone missing. Families, friends of four killed in Somerville by drunk driver outraged by plea deal Ignacio Aviles was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison and could be considered for release on parole in 10 years. In 2020, there were 11,654 people killed nationwide in drunk . News Crime NYPD New york Drunk driving. Garcia and the two other 16-year-olds in the Tahoe were taken to the hospital, but they all survived. When he approached a bend, he lost control of his ute and hit the kerb at 111kph, striking the children. The professional truck driver pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the children he killed and guilty to three . 0:53. Loved ones of those who lost their lives were dealt another painful blow, as the bodycam footage was played in court at Mondays detention hearing. In April of 2018, cousins Roslyn Felton (29), Sha'Keila Smith, Kambrea Smith (both 26) and Tierra Chambers (25) were leaving the Breeze Bar just outside of Orlando, Florida after what family members call a rare night out for the . Miami-Dade prosecutors announced on Monday that they are charging him as an adult. Now he hopes a judge will let him out of jail as he awaits trial. He tremendously injured the two 16-year-old passengers that occupied his vehicle including one gentleman who remained in the ICU up until recently and has a permanent drain in his head for the spinal fluid he suffered as part of a traumatic brain injury, said, Genevieve Valle, the prosecutor in the case. A 16-year-old who authorities said caused a deadly crash on New Years Day turned himself in to face charges. Gelats, who was sober because she was the designated driver, was behind the wheel of the Hyundai Elantra and Mobil, Zacarias, and Salazar were the passengers, according to FHP. Garcia asked for forgiveness that night. Tommy Hale, a Surprise police spokesperson, said officers . He died at the scene. If I had the discretion, if I thought I had the discretion, I would not run those sentences consecutively, Jones said. White woman faces 4 years for killing 4 Black mothers in DUI crash, Families of four moms killed in a fatal crash return to a Lake County courtroom for the sentencing hearing for Heather Findley, left, the accused drunk driver they blame for the wreck. We know what it takes to end drunk driving, fight drugged driving and educate the next generation of drivers. The front of Vehicle 1 was embedded in the side of Vehicle 2, said Florida Highway Patrol Cpl. "The motion for retrial detention is granted for four counts of DUI manslaughter, on each of those counts Mr. Garcia will be held without bond," said Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Lody Jean. In making her decision, the judge said she was concerned for the safety of the community and had concerns as to if he would follow the rules. 1401 79th Street Causeway In fact, on average over the 10-year period from 2011-2020, about 10,500 people died every year in drunk-driving crashes. Prosecutor Melissa Fales said in court Friday that Dowd's blood alcohol level after the crash was .34, quadruple the legal limit and a level at which medical experts say vital bodily functions . "You stay right there, mother f**ker! This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Glazer allowed the victims relatives to speak during the hearing. MORE: 13-year-old driving truck in crash that killed 7 members of college golf team: NTSB. Detectives say Garcia tested positive for having alcohol and marijuana in his blood, while tests on Gelats-Medina, who was acting as the designated driver for her friends that night, showed she was entirely sober. Police also released video evidence from the investigation into the bartender they say served that drunk driver so much vodka that his blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. Police said a car driven by 30-year-old Robert Godhigh of Dallas crossed into Wilkins' lane while he was trying to pass another car, slamming into Wilkins head-on 2:30 New Year's morning on . A year for a life, fumed Natalya Davis, a cousin of Roslyn Felton, one of the mothers who died in the crash. Today, troopers arrested Delapaz for the deadly crash that killed his friends: 21-year-old Hayden Raulerson, 18-year-old Cameron Bell, 19-year-old Isabella Garcia and 20-year-old Alysia Littlejohn . The prosecution will continue cross-examining witnesses when the trial resumes Wednesday at 9:30 am. BATH, N.Y. (WETM) - Testimony resumed Tuesday in the trial of Dustin Drake, the alleged drunk driver accused in a crash that left four people dead in Pulteney more than 3 years ago. Sign-Up for a free subscription to The Black Wall Street Times daily newsletter, Black Editors Edition (BEE) our curated news selections & opinions by us for you. Copyright 2021 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved. under 21 killed every year PREVENT underage drinking Donate to stop drunk driving and save a life today. December 16, 2015, 5:12 PM. In the U.S., 25% of traffic-related deaths are caused . A pregnant Staten Island woman had her unborn baby ripped out and hurled 40 feet in a drunken-driving crash, officials said Monday -- as her fiance, the driver, learned only minutes before court . He struck and killed four people on the side of a road near Burleson, Tex., a Fort Worth suburb, and a passenger in his car was paralyzed and suffered brain damage. 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I take the responsibility. They want you to have a federal license to exercise a Constitutionally . Clearly intoxicated. "This nightmare on our roads needs to stop," said Alex Otte, National President of MADD which represents 1 million victims . Shortly after, he hits and kills Euless police detective Alex Cervantes. Romero, 42, and the two young girls were killed, according to New Mexico State Police, and . Investigators said on Monday that the teen is facing some very serious charges. Investigators said the teen was high and drunk when he slammed into the victims Hyundai Elantra. *WARNING: The following video contains foul language. $29. That key was later determined to match the vehicle involved in the crash, a Dodge Caliber. Earlier in the day, the jury also heard from another paramedic who was among the first to arrive at the scene and interact with Mr. Drake. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer disagreed. "Its not gonna bring Alex back, but at least hes locked behind bars and not able to hurt another family like he did ours," she said. The families of the victims were not receptive to the convicted womans apologies. In January, Molina took a plea deal and pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter. Ethan Couch, whose trial for killing four people while driving drunk sparked widespread conversations about the privilege of being raised wealthy, was released from a Texas jail on Monday after nearly two years. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. I do believe Ethan Couch is not the same person he was when he came to jail, he said. Investigators said Garcia, who was driving on a learner's permit had alcohol and drugs in his system. In April 2016, Dee Anderson, Tarrant Countys sheriff, said Mr. Couch had created zero issues since beginning his jail stint that January. The investigator testified that he interviewed Drake just days after the crash, when he was released from a hospital after sustaining minor injuries. Its a tragedy that could have 100% been avoidable.. The crash was so violent the cars stopped about a football fields distance away from where the initial collision happened. One of the victims, Clyde Thompson, previously survived being hit by a . Glazer decided Garcia will be held without bond. Hes always behaved well, Delgado said. MADD Announces New National President. According to testimony, Mr. Drake told the investigator the last thing he remembered was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle, and then waking up on the grass near the crash site. New York Daily News Feb 24, 2023 at 12:48 pm Newly released video shows the dramatic moments a good Samaritan chased down a fleeing drunk driver who fatally struck an off-duty Texas detective. She declined to comment on camera. The lead investigator also stated that no DNA analysis was done on both the exterior and interior drivers side door handle, as well as the drivers side seatbelt. "The result was an aggregate sentence that was manifestly excessive and inappropriately 'crushing'in the circumstances of the case.". They also said that according to the cars data recorder, one second before the crash Garcia was driving 111 miles per hour. Mr. Couch was brought back to Texas and placed in juvenile detention, while his case was moved to adult court. Lake Worth police showed Priscilla the video of Molina running away. Newsroom: (305) 795-2777. Suffolk County . That's when, police say, a 22-year-old drunken driver speeding down N.M. 120 crashed into their car. Investigators said those riding inside the other car involved in the violent crash would not be as fortunate. new at noon, we are learning the name of the seven-year-old killed after a crash involving a suspected drunk driver. Ethan Couch, 16, was sentenced to 10 years' probation Tuesday for a drunken crash that killed four people. Maybe even at all," Manoushagian said. He served his 720-day sentence in a jail in Tarrant County, and was freed about a week before his 21st birthday. April 2, 2018. IE 11 is not supported. For the latest information, searchABC Emergency, For the latestweather warnings in the Northern Territory, search onABC Emergency, Follow the action from the third Test between India and Australia in Delhi in our live blog. Garcia's family was there to support him. More by Tanesha Peeples, Four years! Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Veronique's mother, Bridget Sakr, said she couldn't believe the sentence had been reduced. Four killed, 3 injured in New Years Day crash, Woman, 21, was driving friends home when she died, Teen surrenders to face charges in fatal New Years Day crash, Social media post shows person destroying and urinating on memorial for New Years Day crash victims. The paramedic stated Mr. Drake said he was not driving the vehicle, and started asking about the condition of one of the occupants before he was airlifted to a hospital. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Ian Margol joined the Local 10 News team in July 2016 as a general assignment reporter. "It is a gut punch, but more than that, it's about other families we don't want other people to go through what we went through.". On Tuesday, the jury heard from the lead investigator in the case from the Steuben County Sheriffs office. . Christine Gracey. Born in Miami Beach and raised in Broward County, Ian is thrilled to be back home in South Florida. Sometimes it feels like being half a person when you lose your spouse. At the time of Davidson's sentence, Judge James Bennett described hisdriving as "menacing"and a "horrific example"of misconduct. 2 . Drinking and driving kills 28 people a day in the U.S. - about . He attracted further attention when he and his mother, Tonya Couch, fled to Mexico in an effort to evade possible jail time. Florida Highway Patrol Corporal Christine Gracey told the judge the Tahoe was traveling at 105 mph and vehicles fused on impact, traveling nearly the length of a football field before stopping. Troopers said 16-year-old Alex Garcia was behind the wheel of an SUV that slammed into a smaller car, killing all four people inside. That charge was tied into his 15-year sentence. At the onset of the proceedings, prosecutors cited issues with the evidence in the case. I tell him that he's always my marvelous nephew since he was born because he's always been a great child, very kind, sweet since he was young," said Marta Madero. Drunk driver who killed four children in Sydney has jail sentence reduced by eight years, There is an emergency bushfire warning in place for Bonnie Doon, Fawcett, Maintongoon, Woodfield in Victoria. Im so sorry God, please forgive me, Garcia said in the video. might have left him with psychological afflictions. Vacate that sentence, ineffective assistant for sure. MIAMI (WSVN) - A judge has denied bond for the teenage driver accused of killing four people in a crash on New Years Day in West Miami-Dade. Only 23.7% of survey respondents say 4 or fewer drinks will prevent them from drinking, while last year this was more than a quarter of all respondents. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. ; Independence Day week is forecasted to be the most deadly in 2022, with 233 expected fatalities. These deaths were 100% preventable. Getty Images. "He was pure joy, happiness, there was never a . Andres Medina is the father of Yuhlia Gelats. A teenager who surrendered to Florida Highway Patrol troopers on Monday and is facing charges in a New Years Day car crash that killed four people will have to remain behind bars. What shes pleading out to is an absolute joke, James Thomas, one of the victims father, said. In a statement, Mothers Against Drunk Driving said it was small consolation that Mr. Couch would remain on probation. He served a 720-day sentence after killing four people while driving drunk. He pleaded guilty in 2013 to four counts of manslaughter and a juvenile court judge sentenced him to 10 years of probation, defying prosecutors who sought a 20-year prison sentence. A driver who killed 4 homeless people in Oregon was drunk, a prosecutor says. Here's what happened in 14 fatal wrecks caused by drunk drivers: Skye Meadows Spohn, 33, crashed at the curve on 23rd Street at C Street, ejecting 31-year-old Carlos Ortiz Jr. She pleaded no . Wow the audacity of the corrupt justice (injustice) system in America. Defense attorney Ray Schlather and Special prosecutor Raymond Benitez also declined to comment after Tuesdays proceedings. 341 fatal crashes involving drunk drivers. In 2020, there were 11,654 people killed in these preventable crashes. *WARNING: The following video contains foul language.*. 7News cameras at the scene of the wreck showed the mangled sedan, barely recognizable. He died at the scene. ", "A sentence for an offence of criminal negligence which leaves a 29-year-old man of prior good character with good prospects of rehabilitation no prospect of release until he is 50 is indeed crushing, and not proportionate to the totality of his criminality.". . Moments after the crash, Molina 26 years old at the time ran away from the scene. Plantiff attorney could have put up a better defense than that, bs, working with the Defense. Two college students were killed after being struck head-on by a suspected drunk driver on Sunday. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. A judge has sentenced a teen in Texas to 10 years' probation for driving drunk and causing a crash that left two people severely injured and four others dead. On average, 28 people are killed in drunk-driving crashes every day in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In November 2021, Dylan Molina drunkenly crashed his rental Jeep into a sedan while driving at a high rate-of-speed through a Lake Worth intersection. A third judge,Justice Christine Adamson, dissented and dismissed the appeal. "Federal Firearms Licensing Act" (Just what it sounds like. The time hes spent, its a rude awakening for anyone.. The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in connection to the Sunday wreck that killed a pregnant 21-year-old woman and injured two men in Crawfordville, according to court records . In court, the judge said Garcias charges make him a risk to society and suggested a mental evaluation and substance abuse evaluation. Despite the pleas, Metz accepted the deal because discrepancies with the evidence would pose legal challenges if taken to trial. * One of the videos shows the drunk driver moments after he ran a red light at an intersection and killed an off-duty Euless officer. It collided with another car, killing the four people inside. The judge's decision came after four days of bond hearings. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Im so sorry, and I know saying Im sorry doesnt bring these girls back, but theres not a day that goes by that I dont think about them, she said. Bodycam footage recently released showed Garciaapparently trapped inside an SUV along West Flagler Street and 79th Avenue in the early morning hours of Jan. 1. WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Disturbing body camera video captured the moments after, police said, a teenage driver slammed into a car in West Miami-Dade on New Year's Day, killing four people. Born in Miami Beach and raised in Broward County, Ian is thrilled to be back home in South Florida. Drunk driving is a problem on our nation's roads every day, but it's more prevalent during the holidays. Every Wednesday," Jackson added. The driver of a semi who crashed into stopped traffic on a Colorado interstate two years ago, killing four people and injuring others, was sentenced to 110 years in prison Monday. Garcia will be back in court on July 15 for another hearing. The lead investigator testified that hair fibers found on the drivers side head rest were also not tested for DNA. A roadside memorial for the victims has already been vandalized twice. WSVN-TVSunbeam Television Corp She said that she believes that Aguilera-Mederos did not mean to kill anyone that day, but that a combination of decisions led to it, from reckless driving and, crucially, failing to take the runaway ramp and driving into traffic that was stopped. 00:04. The two teens who were traveling with Garcia in the Chevy Tahoe were injured. ' Car Crash Kills New Jersey Father and 4 Daughters, Leaving Mother Behind. 27. LAKE WORTH, Texas - FOX 4 has obtained video evidence from the scene of a deadly DWI crash that killed an off-duty Euless police officer. 16-year-old Alex Garcia turns himself in to Florida Highway Patrol troopers. Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 His wife and two boys . MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - The teenage boy who stands accused of causing a fatal crash while driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Tuesday . On the day of the incident, Davidson had been at home drinking and consuming cocaine and MDMA. Please enter valid email address to continue. In April of 2018, cousins Roslyn Felton (29), ShaKeila Smith, Kambrea Smith (both 26) and Tierra Chambers (25) were leaving the Breeze Bar just outside of Orlando, Florida after what family members call a rare night out for the mothers of a combined eight children. Investigators said 21-year-old Yuhlia Gelats-Medina was driving in a Hyundai Elantra with her boyfriend, 22-year-old Christian Mobil, and their friends, 21-year-olds Andres Zacarias and Jender Salazar. Now, bartender Cala Richardson is facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly overserving Molina before the crash. Mr. Drake stated he did not know where he was, and then started coming in and out of consciousness. The latest local, regional and national news events of the morning are presented by the Local 10 News Team along with updated sports, weather and traffic. Surveillance video played on day two of his bond hearing showed his Tahoe speeding west on Flagler about 3:30 a.m. The videos were recently released now that the drunk driver has been convicted and sentenced to prison. 16-year-old Alex Garcia turns himself in to Florida Highway Patrol troopers. We do not have the same prior offenses, which, I think, mitigates it down.. Liz Rowley. The video . Under the terms of his probation, Mr. Couch will not be permitted to drive or drink alcohol, and cannot leave the Fort Worth area without approval from probation or court officials. Two weeks later, he and his mother went missing. Manoushagian is showing FOX 4 surveillance footage of Molina and Richardson at a Fuzzys Taco Shop. The victims families were outraged, and critics felt he got special treatment because of his wealth. A roadside memorial for the victims has been vandalized twice. 110 years: Truck driver to spend life in prison for deadly 2019 crash. WSVN-TVSunbeam Television Corp 110 years: Truck driver to spend life in prison for deadly 2019 crash, Semi driver faces vehicular homicide charges in highway inferno that killed four. DALLAS - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is proud to announce . Molina also had a previous DWI arrest in Sansom Park in 2021. It's been exactly one year since 60-year-old Elizabeth Platt and 27-year-old Hanako Abe were struck and killed while in this San Francisco crosswalk. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Aguilera-Mederos addressed the judge and said that he did not mean to hurt anyone. Ian Margol joined the Local 10 News team in July 2016 as a general assignment reporter. More than 230,000 people have lost their lives in crashes involving drunk drivers in the last 22 years . Officers went to the home just after 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 and arrested Jared Tarant Smith-Bracy, 21, who was hiding in a wooded area behind the house, according to the Daphne Police Department. Twenty-one-year-old Yuhlia Gelats Barzaga, her boyfriend, 22-year-old Christian Mohip, and their friends, 21-year-old Andres Zacarias and 21-year-old Jenser Salazar, were killed instantly. Garcia is expected back in court on Tuesday when a judge will decide whether or not to grant him bond pending his trial. The public may view the reports by going to WSVN.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. Local 10 did speak with Garcias attorney briefly, and he said they are entering a plea of not guilty. From left, Yuhlia Gelats-Medina, 21, Christian Mohip, 22, Andres Zacarias, 21, and Jender Salazar, 21, died in a car crash on New Year's Day in Miami-Dade County. Drakes attorney, Ray Schlather, spent the day trying to raise doubts about whether Mr. Drake was the person behind the wheel when the car slammed into a tree on County Route 76 in Pulteney, just after 1am on October 12, 2019. The age group with the greatest proportion of drunk drivers is 21-24 years old. Expand. I have never witnessed anything that horrific. The mother of one of four children killed when drunk driver Samuel Davidson lost control of his car in 2020 says she's been left devastated and "in shock" by an eight-year reduction in the man's jail term. I know they dont want to hear it, but I just want to say Im sorry.. Alex Garcia, 16, faces charges in the deaths of Yuhlia Gelats Medina, 21; her boyfriend, Christian Mohip, 22; and their two friends, Andres Zacaras, 21, and Jenser Salazar, 21. Published August 14, 2022 Updated on August 14, 2022 at 9:57 am. A man killed his grandmother, grandfather, brother and a family friend after getting a ride home from jail, according to Alabama police. Adriana Sylmetaj and boyfriend Adem Nikeziq were expecting their little girl's birth in April but about 4:45 a.m. Saturday the soon-to-be dad's drunken driving cut that future short . and last updated 3:15 AM, Jan 05, 2023. "At this point, he stumbles backwards and grabs the bar to try to maintain his balance.". The 14-year NYPD veteran is survived by his wife, Irene, and their 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son Published April 27, 2021 Updated on April 28, 2021 at 4:19 am NBC Universal, Inc. Nov 11, 2021, 5:41 PM. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. "The offense of driving while intoxicated is something that were not going to tolerate," Manoushagian said. MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Sixteen-year-old Alex Garcia, who is accused of killing four people in a violent New Year's Day crash at 79th Avenue and West Flagler Street, will remain in jail. The occupants of the SUV were all able to walk away from the mangled vehicle. Siblings Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and Sienna Abdallah, 9, and their cousin, Veronique Sakr, 11, died in February 2020 whenDavidsonmounted a kerb in his ute,hitting agroup of seven children. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - An Albuquerque family is grieving after their mother was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver. 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