UPDATE: A 21-year-old Hialeah man, Kevin Brito Rios, has been charged with vehicular homicide following a devastating head-on collision that left one person dead. The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Monday near the intersection of W. 20th Avenue and W. 76th Street, according to NBC6 South Florida News.
Authorities report that Rios was driving his 2022 Toyota Supra at a shocking 80 mph in a 30 mph zone at the time of the crash. An officer had attempted to pursue Rios after clocking his excessive speed, but lost sight of him as he recklessly wove through traffic and entered oncoming lanes.
The chase culminated in tragedy when Rios failed to navigate a curve, crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding head-on with a Ford Mustang. The impact was severe, resulting in immediate transport to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital for the Mustang’s driver and passenger. Tragically, the driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, succumbed to injuries the following day.
Data retrieved from the Mustang indicated that Rios was traveling at a minimum speed of 54 mph just moments before the collision, despite being in a 35 mph zone. Following the crash, Rios remained at the scene and was arrested later at his apartment by local police.
He is currently being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, with his bond status pending as of today. This incident highlights the severe consequences of reckless driving and raises questions about road safety in the area.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge drivers to adhere to speed limits to prevent tragedies like this one. Community members are left reeling from the loss, emphasizing the urgent need for safer driving practices.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
