OAKLAND PARK, FL - Authorities have released new details regarding a crash that killed a woman in Oakland Park in September, WPLG reports.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, 27-year-old Neckson Faustin was driving about 92 mph in a 35 mph zone shortly before the accident, which occurred at about 11 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the intersection of East Oakland Park Boulevard and North Dixie Highway. His Toyota Corolla crashed into a Chevrolet Impala as it turned left onto North Dixie Highway, investigators said.
The Impala struck a utility pole and a front seat passenger, 20-year-old Julie Ybanez of Royal Palm Beach, died at Broward Health Medical Center. Ybanez was six months pregnant, and her baby also died.
Faustin, of North Lauderdale, surrendered to authorities and faces multiple charges, including vehicular homicide and reckless driving.
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