NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade
Driver charged with DUI manslaughter following 83 mph crash in West Miami-Dade
Maykel Mulet Sanchez was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide after a fatal April 18 crash on West Flagler Street. Investigators report that data from his vehicle showed he was traveling 83 mph—more than double the 40 mph speed limit—seconds before striking another vehicle.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
The incident highlights local enforcement of traffic safety laws and the legal consequences for drivers involved in fatal collisions while under the influence.
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organizationWSVN 7 Miami“News outlet reporting the incident.”organizationJackson Memorial Hospital“Facility where the victim and defendant were treated.”organizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the report.”personMaykel Mulet Sanchez“Driver charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide.”organizationMiami Fire Rescue“First responders who treated the defendant.”locationRyder Trauma Center“Specific trauma unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital.”