Cuban man accused of hitting two people at high speed in Miami

Juan Antonio Nápoles Pérez, a 31-year-old Cuban citizen residing in Little Haiti in Miami, is facing serious charges after being involved in a car accident that left two people seriously injured.

According to the county police, Nápoles Pérez was driving under the influence of alcohol when he lost control of his vehicle at high speed on Biscayne Boulevard in the Morningside neighborhood on November 17, as reported by the digital outlet Local 10.

The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. Witnesses reported that the Cuban was driving a Honda Civic north at over 100 miles per hour before crashing into a raised curb, tearing down shrubs, and knocking down four palm trees along the way. Ultimately, the vehicle veered into the southbound lanes and collided head-on with a Volkswagen Jetta.

The impact left Napoles Pérez and the two occupants of the Jetta in critical condition. One of the victims sustained severe internal bleeding that required immediate surgery and remained hospitalized for weeks.

Authorities indicated that, although the "black box" of the Honda Civic was rendered unusable due to the damage, they were able to obtain a blood sample from the accused. The results revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.167%, more than double the legal limit.

Nápoles faces four felony charges: two for driving under the influence of alcohol causing serious injuries and two for reckless driving resulting in serious injuries. He is currently detained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with a bail set at $200,000.

The case once again highlights the risks associated with driving under the influence of alcohol and the need for stricter measures to prevent such tragedies.

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