Driver Under Influence Crashes Into Home, Killing Elderly Resident
A driver, Allen Matis, crashed his Cadillac into a home in the unincorporated Coral Terrace area near Coral Gables, killing an 82-year-old man, Henri Bezy, who was asleep inside. Authorities reported Matis was intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content more…

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 26, 2026 — A fatal crash occurred when a driver, identified as Allen Matis, collided with a residential structure in the unincorporated Coral Terrace area, located near Coral Gables. The incident resulted in the death of an occupant inside the home, an 82-year-old man named Henri Bezy.
Authorities have reported that Matis was operating his Cadillac vehicle when the crash took place. Investigators stated that Matis was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. His blood alcohol content (BAC) was reportedly more than three times the legal limit. Additionally, authorities indicated that Matis was accelerating at the moment of impact.
The home struck by the vehicle was occupied by Henri Bezy, who was reportedly asleep at the time of the crash. The force of the collision led to his death. The specific address of the residence and further details regarding the sequence of events leading up to Matis’s arrival at the home were not immediately available.
The unincorporated Coral Terrace area is a residential community situated in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Investigations into the crash are ongoing, and details regarding potential charges against Allen Matis are expected to be released by authorities as they become available. The contractor responsible for the vehicle, if applicable, was not specified. The victim’s next of kin have been notified.
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