Woman Arrested for DUI Manslaughter in Deadly Wrong-Way Crash
WPLG Local 10May 7, 20252 min1,229 views
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- 📌 Sunshine Perez, 55, has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal wrong-way crash on Florida's Turnpike.
- ⚠️ The incident, which occurred on January 9th near Red Road, resulted in the death of 23-year-old Ezekiel Urutia.
Charges and Investigation Details
- ⚖️ Perez faces charges including DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and reckless driving.
- 🚗 Investigators believe Perez was driving under the influence, with a blood alcohol level allegedly over the legal limit of 0.08.
- 🚗 She was reportedly driving her husband's Honda at the time of the collision.
Victim's Legacy and Family's Response
- 💔 Ezekiel Urutia, an aspiring firefighter, died at the scene.
- 🎗️ His family has established the Zeke Urutia firefighter scholarship to support other aspiring firefighters and honor his memory.
- 🙏 Urutia's father expressed that Zeke is "smiling from heaven today" following the arrest.
Legal Proceedings
- 📍 Perez was taken into custody in Dade County and is currently held at TGK jail.
- 🏛️ She will be transferred to Broward County to face legal proceedings.
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