Driver Charged in Fatal DUI Crash on West Flagler Street
A 28-year-old driver, Maykel Mulet Sanchez, has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide following a fatal crash on West Flagler Street in Miami. The incident occurred on April 18 when Sanchez, allegedly driving a Hyundai Sonata…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 11, 2026 —
A fatal collision on West Flagler Street in Miami on April 18 has led to the arrest of 28-year-old Maykel Mulet Sanchez. Sanchez has been charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in connection with the incident.
According to reports, Sanchez was allegedly operating a Hyundai Sonata at speeds reaching up to 83 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. The investigation indicates that Sanchez was under the influence of alcohol and THC at the time of the crash.
The collision involved a second vehicle, a Honda Accord. The driver of the Honda Accord sustained critical injuries and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Sanchez also sustained injuries in the crash and was arrested several months after the incident.
The Miami-Dade Police Department has not released further details regarding the timeline of the investigation or the specific circumstances leading to Sanchez’s arrest months after the crash.
Story summarized from the original created by Allyson Castillo on wsvn.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
