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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade

Police arrest driver for fatal DUI crash into Coral Gables home

Authorities arrested a driver on Wednesday for a June incident where he allegedly crashed his Cadillac into a home while intoxicated, resulting in the death of an 82-year-old man who was sleeping inside. Police report the driver's blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit at the time of the crash.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a fatal traffic event involving impaired driving that resulted in the death of a resident in their home.

Key Facts

  • A driver crashed a Cadillac into a home near Coral Gables in June.
  • An 82-year-old man was killed while sleeping inside the home during the crash.
  • The driver was arrested on Wednesday morning.
  • Authorities state the driver's blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit.

Who's Mentioned

locationCoral Terrace“Area where the incident occurred”locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“Facility where the suspect is being held”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the crash and making the arrest”personHenri Bezy“82-year-old victim killed in the crash”personAllen Matis“67-year-old driver charged in the fatal crash”locationCoral Gables“The area near where the crash occurred.”