Miami Developer Held Without Bond on DUI Manslaughter Charges
A judge in Miami-Dade ordered real estate developer Allen Matis, 67, held without bond as he faces charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide. Matis is accused of crashing his vehicle into a home in southwest Miami-Dade, killing an 82-year-old…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 31, 2026 — A Miami-Dade judge has ordered real estate developer Allen Matis, 67, to be held without bond. Matis faces charges of driving under the influence (DUI) manslaughter and vehicular homicide in connection with an incident that resulted in a fatality.
According to authorities, Matis is accused of crashing his vehicle into a home located in southwest Miami-Dade. The impact of the crash led to the death of an 82-year-old man who was reportedly sleeping inside the residence at the time of the incident.
The specific details regarding the date and time of the crash, as well as the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision, were not immediately available. The Miami-Dade Police Department is investigating the matter. Further information concerning the bond hearing and the court’s decision to deny bond was also not provided.
Allen Matis, identified as a real estate developer, is currently in custody. The charges against him include DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide, indicating alleged impairment and reckless driving leading to a death.
Story summarized from the original created by Liane Morejon, Chris Gothner on www.local10.com, see more information here.
