US Politics | Major update after 5 friends killed in devastating head-on crash by banned driver speeding in the wrong direction
THE five young victims who were killed in a devastating head-on car crash outside Miami have been named. Maiky Simeon, 30, has been arrested after he zoomed into oncoming highway traffic early Saturday morning, smashing into the victims' Honda sedan. Instagram/giancaaeThe five victims have been named after they were killed while celebrating Giancarlo Arias (pictured) '/ ' Instagram/dxniieellaaDaniella Marcano '/ ' Instagram/vallcaceresssValeria Caceres '/ ' GoFundMeBriana Pacalagua '/ ' Instagram/vvaleriapena._Valeria Pena '/ ' Florida Highway PatrolThe young friends were killed when a driver who had multiple traffic violations flew into oncoming traffic and smashed their car '/ ' Friends and family are mourning the lives of Valeria Cáceres, Daniela Marcano, Valeria Peña, Giancarlo Arias and driver Briana Pacalagu. All were aged from 18 to 25. The victims were together celebrating Arias who recently accepted a scholarship to a program at NYU the morning of the crash, the Miami Herald reported. ...I cannot believe you're not with us anymore,... someone commented on Arias' tragic final Instagram post. ...I always admired your talent, intelligence and noble heart... what I can't stand is that the world will not be able to appreciate your art and the outstanding person you are.... read more sun stories HELLISH DEATH Bedridden mom dies with mold growing on her body & plagued by insects CRIME SPREE Suspect in 'GRUESOME' double-murder arrested at gas station during manhunt Another person commented on Marcano's final post saying: ...Life is just not fair. I'm sorry this happened to you, rip angel.... GoFundMe accounts have been set up for each victim to raise funds for funeral and memorial costs. Simeon, 30, was going against traffic on the Palmetto Expressway in an Infiniti sedan around 4.30am when he smashed into their Honda sedan. The five friends were all instantly killed on impact in the crash, Florida Highway Patrol said. Most read in News 'WORST FEELING' Mom frantic after daughter, 22, vanishes with last sighting at gas station 'HEAVY HEARTS' 2 college football stars and student die in horror crash after car hits tree SHARK FRIGHT Moment great white shark emerges from sea yards from where woman was mauled BEACH BODY Tourists call cops over 'dead body' - but it turns out to be £500 SEX DOLL HORROR SCENE Devastating pics after 5 friends killed in crash by driver who 'lost license' buried in backyard Chilling twist after decomposed remains of newborn baby found in yard First responders removed Simeon from his car and flew him to a local hospital where he is being monitored by law enforcement officials. Cops said he remains in critical condition as investigators study the violent driver's crime-ridden traffic record. Years before the fatal crash, Simeon had his license revoked for driving 109mph on another Florida highway in Collier County, the Clerk of Court's website says. The reckless driver's license was suspended for failing to appear in court or pay a fine, but he still managed to get his license reinstated despite racking up more traffic violations throughout the years, WSVN reported. Read More on The US Sun BRUTAL SLAYING Teen couple 'murdered' in home by 'doomsday prophet who carried out rituals' CASH WIN I'm a finance pro - my low-stress side hustles have little interaction & make cash Now, police said he has been arrested on five counts of vehicular homicide and could face additional charges if it's determined he was driving impaired, Local 10 said. The crash is still under investigation. Florida Highway PatrolMaiky Simeon, 30, has been arrested on five counts of vehicular homicide after the violent crash '/ '
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