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The night of Friday, May 23, Anthony Emilio Arce, a 22-year-old young man, died after being struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene at the intersection of US 1 highway and Madruga Court, in the city of Coral Gables, in Miami-Dade County.
Four days later, the police arrested the alleged perpetrator, identified as David Rafael Alemán, 39 years old.
According to a report by Local 10, the crash occurred shortly after 11:15 p.m. (local time) last Friday, when David Alemán "attempted to turn left onto Madruga Court and crossed in front of a motorcyclist."
Arce was thrown to the pavement, seriously injured, while Alemán fled the scene in a Kia Sorento without offering any help.
The paramedics from the Coral Gables Fire Department transported the victim to Jackson South Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead minutes before midnight.
The investigation and the arrest
The case was treated as a serious offense and generated an intense manhunt for the fugitive driver.
The Coral Gables police, with the support of Miami-Dade County detectives, managed to locate the suspect using key technological evidence. Authorities used red light cameras and social media tools to identify the suspect.
This Tuesday, shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers arrived at Alemán's residence, located in the 5300 block of Southwest 158th Avenue, in West Kendall, and arrested him.
The man was taken to the police station for questioning, where he confessed to his responsibility for what happened.
He was subsequently arrested and charged with "leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death."
Judge Mindy S. Glazer, presiding over the initial hearing, harshly criticized the behavior of the defendant.
"She didn't even stop to help him... she hit a motorcyclist who was there dying," he said.
The magistrate imposed a bail of $35,000 on Alemán, whose nationality of origin has not been disclosed.
Despite the high amount, it is estimated that the accused will be released soon after paying the percentage that allows for their release, according to Telemundo 51.
The victim: Anthony Emilio Arce
Anthony Arce had just turned 22 on May 14. With his entire life ahead of him, his death has left his family devastated, especially his mother, Claudia Arce, who has publicly spoken about the pain she is experiencing.
“I feel empty, in pain… and angry. I feel angry that my child is not here,” she expressed in emotional statements to Telemundo 51.
Anthony was his only son, and his loss has created an impossible void to fill.
"It is somewhat relieving to know that they have caught the person who left my son abandoned on the street," she acknowledged, although she made it clear that this will not bring her son back.
"I am angry, hurt,” she emphasized.
According to him, his son was "a good boy" who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The family clings to their memories and the pursuit of justice while navigating a deeply painful grieving process.
"Now I don't know how to fix this problem... and I'm going to be without him. It's not fair," he concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fatal Accident in Coral Gables
Who was responsible for the accident in Coral Gables?
The person responsible for the accident was David Rafael Alemán, 39 years old, who attempted to turn left and crossed in front of a motorcyclist, resulting in the death of Anthony Emilio Arce.
How was the suspect in the accident apprehended?
The Coral Gables police, with the support of Miami-Dade detectives, managed to identify and apprehend David Alemán using red light cameras and social media tools, arresting him at his residence in West Kendall.
What was the reaction of Anthony Emilio Arce's family?
The family of Anthony Emilio Arce, especially his mother Claudia Arce, is devastated by his loss. She expressed feeling empty and angry because her son is no longer here, although she finds some relief in knowing that the perpetrator has been captured.
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