Local Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Hit-and-Run
A 23-year-old man, Demetrius Etienne, has been taken into custody and charged with leaving an accident causing death and tampering with evidence. The arrest came after authorities linked him to a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on November 22nd near the 5000 block of North State Road 7 in Tamarac.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, Etienne was driving his silver Toyota Camry when it sideswiped a pedestrian who was crossing the southbound lanes. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was struck with the front bumper and left lying on the roadway. An unknown black sedan then ran him over and continued traveling in an easterly direction.
Paramedics responded to the scene and rushed the pedestrian to a local hospital, where he died days later due to his injuries.
Etienne's arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the crash. The suspect is currently being held on a $55,000 bond.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing road safety and taking responsibility for one's actions behind the wheel. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal hit-and-run, questions remain about why Etienne fled the scene and how long it took for him to turn himself in.
A 23-year-old man, Demetrius Etienne, has been taken into custody and charged with leaving an accident causing death and tampering with evidence. The arrest came after authorities linked him to a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on November 22nd near the 5000 block of North State Road 7 in Tamarac.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, Etienne was driving his silver Toyota Camry when it sideswiped a pedestrian who was crossing the southbound lanes. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was struck with the front bumper and left lying on the roadway. An unknown black sedan then ran him over and continued traveling in an easterly direction.
Paramedics responded to the scene and rushed the pedestrian to a local hospital, where he died days later due to his injuries.
Etienne's arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the crash. The suspect is currently being held on a $55,000 bond.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing road safety and taking responsibility for one's actions behind the wheel. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal hit-and-run, questions remain about why Etienne fled the scene and how long it took for him to turn himself in.
can't believe he just abandoned that poor dude on the road!! 55k bond is like a slap on the wrist, feels like they should've been looking at some serious time. I mean, what was he thinking driving off like that? prioritizing his own life over someone else's? road safety is so important 
gotta make sure everyone is held accountable for their actions 
. Etienne seems like he's got some serious explaining to do now. Hopefully, his arrest brings closure to the victim's family and makes other people think twice about driving recklessly 
Demetrius Etienne should be shaking in his seat right now, because that hit-and-run was not only a crime, but also a total disregard for human life 
. I mean, you're driving down the road, see someone crossing and side-swipe them... that's already reckless, but then just keep going and run over the guy like he's nothing? 
$55k? That's peanuts compared to the price of his freedom. I hope he spends every waking moment thinking about what he did that night... the victim's family should be getting justice, not just some slap on the wrist. It's a miracle they caught him already, because if he was just going to turn himself in after days? What took him so long?! 
I'm so glad they caught that guy who didn't stop after hitting someone 
. It's like, you're driving down the road and suddenly this person is lying on the ground... what do you even do? 
But then you leave them there to die? That's just not right. The guy must've been in a state of shock or something, but that's no excuse for not stopping to help 
. Hopefully, the family of the victim can find some justice 
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. 23-year-old Demetrius Etienne thought he could just speed off after hitting someone? What a nightmare! And of course, he had the nerve to tamper with evidence too 
. It's not exactly rocket science. We should all be looking out for each other on the roads and taking responsibility when we mess up. Etienne's arrest is a good start, but it's still going to take some serious accountability from our drivers to make real change.
. Did you know that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were over 38,000 fatalities in motor vehicle crashes in the US alone last year? 
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... like, can't even walk down the street without some idiot hitting you or you run into someone... Etienne should've just pulled over and checked on the dude, didn't have to be so reckless 
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. It's just a sad reminder of how careless driving can be deadly 
. And $55k bond might be too low considering he caused someone's death 