19-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal Hollywood Crash, Charged with Reckless Driving

Fatal Hollywood Crash Investigation

• 🚗 A 19-year-old, Gerson Allette Jr., has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on May 11th.
• 💔 The crash resulted in the death of 49-year-old Douglas Freeman, a father of seven and a Navy veteran, who was described as an innocent driver.

Allegations Against the Driver

• ⚡ Detectives believe Allette Jr. was driving a white car at excessive speeds, weaving through traffic before colliding with another vehicle.
• 💥 The collision caused the victim's car to burst into flames at a Hollywood intersection.

Evidence and Court Proceedings

• 📈 Prosecutors presented black box data showing Allette's car traveling at 97 miles per hour, more than double the speed limit, just two seconds before impact.
• ⚖️ In court, a judge allowed Allette a bond of $85,000, but imposed strict conditions.

Release Conditions

• 🚫 These conditions include a no driving restriction, surrender of his passport, and remaining within Broward County.
• 📍 If released on bond, Allette must also be fitted with an ankle monitoring device.
• 💼 Allette was reportedly running late for his job at the Longhorn Steakhouse on Sheridan Street at the time of the incident.