Man Sentenced to 45 Years for North Bay Village Triple Fatal Hit-and-Run

Sentencing for Triple Fatal Hit-and-Run

• ⚖️ Julius Bernstein was sentenced to 45 years in state prison for a triple fatal hit-and-run crash in North Bay Village.
• 💔 The victims were a mother, Cynthia Orsetelli, and her two daughters, Sophia (15) and Maria (12), who were killed in the incident.
• 🚗 Bernstein was convicted of plowing into their vehicle while fleeing the scene, causing it to burst into flames.

Impact on the Family

• 😭 The father and husband of the victims expressed his devastation, stating he lost his entire family in the blink of an eye.
• 😔 He shared feelings of guilt for not being able to protect them and not being there during the incident.
• 🗣️ The victims' brother highlighted the ongoing pain of Bernstein never attempting to help the women in their final moments.

Details of the Incident

• 📍 The crash occurred in June 2022 at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Causeway and Harbor Island Drive.
• 💨 Bernstein was reportedly driving at three times over the speed limit, estimated to be nearly 100 miles per hour.
• 🚨 Retired Miami Dade Sheriff's Office detective Wanda Millian described the emotional toll of the case as significant.

Justice and Loss

• ✅ The lawyer for the victim's family stated that they feel justice was served with the sentencing.
• 😔 However, it was acknowledged that no sentence can fill the void left by the immense loss of the family members.