Police Identify 4 Victims in Miami Gardens Violent Crash, Woman and Child in Critical Condition
Tragic Accident Unfolds on Northwest 37th Avenue
Police announced they’ve identified the four victims who tragically lost their lives in a violent car crash in Miami Gardens, with a woman and a child remaining in the hospital in critical condition.
Crash Details
The accident occurred around 6p.m., Saturday when 25-year-old Antonio Wilcox Jr. crashed into a Nissan Altima carrying 8 passengers on Northwest 37th Avenue near 170th Street.
The force caused the car to be crushed between Wilcox’s SUV and a silver Cadillac Escalade that was driving ahead of them.
Charges and Investigation
Miami Gardens Police said Wilcox Jr., who is from Naples, was intoxicated and traveling at 99 miles per hour at the time of the crash.
Police identified the four victims as 8-year-old Azariah McCall, 10-year-old Irena Johnson, 10-year-old Kamari Graham, and 51-year-old Rosa May Jones, all of whom were inside the Nissan Altima.
Wilcox Jr. is in a Broward County hospital, under the supervision of a police guard as he’s being treated for his injuries. He is also undergoing tests for additional factors that likely impacted his judgment.
“I can tell you right now in my law enforcement career this has been the worse accident that I have witnessed. And as a matter of fact, our traffic Homicide detective had even stated the same, in their many years of investigating these types of crashes, the detective even stated this is worse accident he had to investigate,” said Emmanuel Jeanty with Miami Gardens Police.
Charges and Extradition
As of noon, Wilcox Jr. remains in the hospital but police said he will be extradited by the U.S. Marshalls Office back to Miami-Dade once he’s recovered.
He is facing four counts of vehicular homicide with additional charges pending.
Conclusion
The tragic accident serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of reckless driving and the importance of prioritizing road safety.
FAQs
Q: How many victims were identified in the crash?
A: Four victims were identified in the crash.
Q: What were the ages of the victims?
A: The ages of the victims were 8, 10, 10, and 51.
Q: What were the charges against Wilcox Jr.?
A: Wilcox Jr. is facing four counts of vehicular homicide with additional charges pending.
Q: When will Wilcox Jr. be extradited?
A: Wilcox Jr. will be extradited by the U.S. Marshalls Office back to Miami-Dade once he’s recovered.
