Arrest Made in Fatal Bird Road Crash: Driver Accused of 100+ MPH Speeding

Fatal Crash on Bird Road

• 💔 A catastrophic crash on Bird Road in Southwest Miami-Dade resulted in the deaths of a married couple, Bon Omar Garcia Bow and Marta Isabel Deon Lopez.
• 🗓️ The incident occurred around 9:30 PM on February 4th when the victims were heading home from a pharmacy.

Speeding Allegations

• 🚗 The driver, identified as 38-year-old Joel Ricardo, is accused of causing the wreck by speeding.
• 📈 Data from his SUV indicates he was traveling at 106 miles per hour just 5 seconds before impact, significantly exceeding the 45 mph speed limit.

Legal Proceedings and Bond

• ⚖️ Ricardo has been arrested and charged with two counts of vehicular homicide.
• 💰 His attorney argued for a reduced bond, even suggesting the victims shared blame for failing to yield.
• 🏠 The judge ordered Ricardo held on a $50,000 bond and placed him under house arrest with a GPS monitor.

Blood Draw and Potential Charges

• 🩸 Ricardo initially refused a blood draw at the hospital, with officers noting slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.
• ⚠️ A warrant was eventually obtained for a blood draw nearly 7 hours after the crash, potentially leading to additional charges if intoxication is confirmed.