Woman Charged in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Granted Bond Despite Victim's Family Pleas
WPLG Local 10May 7, 20252 min886 views
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- 💔 The parents of 23-year-old Ezekiel Urrutia made an emotional plea to a Broward County judge.
- ⚖️ They asked that Sunshine Perez, accused of causing the crash that killed their son, be held without bond.
Judge's Decision and Bond Conditions
- 💰 Despite the serious charges, the judge granted Perez a $400,000 bond because the offenses are bondable.
- 🚗 Perez faces charges including DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and reckless driving.
- 📍 If she posts bond, Perez is ordered to remain within Broward and Miami Dade counties.
- 🧪 She must also undergo random alcohol and drug tests and be fitted with an ankle monitoring device.
The Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
- 💥 The crash occurred in early January around 2:00 a.m. on the turnpike.
- ➡️ Investigators stated Perez was driving the wrong way and crashed into Ezekiel Urrutia, who was driving north.
- 🏥 Perez was taken to the hospital, while Ezekiel, known as Zeke, lost his life.
Honoring Ezekiel's Legacy
- 🔥 Ezekiel had aspirations of becoming a firefighter.
- 🎓 His family announced the creation of the Zeke Urrutia Firefighter Scholarship to help aspiring firefighters and keep his legacy alive.
- 🌟 The endowment aims to provide tuition assistance for many future firefighters.
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