Man Faces DUI Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide Charges After Fatal High-Speed Miami Crash

A 28-year-old man has been arrested months after a high-speed crash in Miami left another driver dead, according to authorities.

Maykel Mulet-Sanchez was arrested on August 10, 2026, and faces charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in a reckless manner. Investigators allege he was driving more than twice the posted speed limit shortly before the April collision and had alcohol and Delta-9-THC in his system.

What Happened in the Fatal Miami Crash?

The crash occurred on April 18, 2026, at the intersection of West Flagler Street and 60th Avenue in Miami.

According to the arrest report, Mulet-Sanchez was driving a Hyundai Sonata and approaching the intersection at a high rate of speed when the Sonata collided with a Honda Accord.

Following the initial impact, investigators said the Sonata:

• Traveled onto a sidewalk.
• Continued through bushes near the roadway.
• Struck the wall of a nearby apartment complex.

The driver of the Honda Accord suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital.

The victim later died from those injuries.

Vehicle Data Shows Sonata Reached 83 MPH, Report Says

Electronic information recovered from the Hyundai Sonata reportedly provided investigators with significant evidence regarding the vehicle’s speed immediately before the collision.

According to the arrest report, the Sonata’s Event Data Recorder showed the vehicle was traveling approximately 74 mph five seconds before the crash.

Rather than slowing, the vehicle was reportedly accelerating.

Investigators said it reached approximately 83 mph about one second before the collision.

The posted speed limit on the roadway was 40 mph.

At the time of impact with the Honda, the Sonata was estimated to still be traveling approximately 73 mph, according to the report.

Blood Test Reportedly Showed Alcohol and Delta-9-THC

Mulet-Sanchez was injured in the crash and transported to a hospital with a possible fractured jaw.

According to the arrest report, a Miami Fire Rescue worker treating him at the scene noticed a strong odor of alcohol.

Blood samples were subsequently collected and tested.

The report states that Mulet-Sanchez had a blood alcohol concentration of .113, above Florida’s .08 legal limit for most drivers.

Investigators also reported that he tested positive for Delta-9-THC.

A passenger in the Hyundai was also hospitalized and identified Mulet-Sanchez as the person who had been driving, according to the arrest report.

These allegations have not been proven in court, and Mulet-Sanchez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Driver Arrested Months After Fatal Collision

Following the investigation, Mulet-Sanchez was arrested on August 10 and booked into the Miami-Dade jail.

Records showed that he was charged with:

• DUI manslaughter.
• Vehicular homicide in a reckless manner.

Mulet-Sanchez appeared before a judge the following day.

The judge reportedly set his bond at $20,000 and ordered house arrest. He may leave for work under the conditions imposed by the court but is not permitted to drive.

Why High-Speed DUI Crashes Can Be Especially Deadly

Both excessive speed and impairment can significantly increase the risk of a serious collision.

At higher speeds, drivers have less time to recognize a hazard and respond. Speed also increases stopping distance and the amount of force generated during a collision.

Alcohol can impair judgment, coordination, reaction time, and a driver’s ability to accurately assess speed and distance.

In this case, prosecutors will have to establish the significance of the evidence regarding speed, alcohol, and THC as the criminal case proceeds.

Event Data Recorder Evidence Could Play an Important Role

The information reportedly obtained from the Sonata’s Event Data Recorder may be particularly important in determining what occurred immediately before the crash.

Sometimes referred to as a vehicle’s “black box,” an Event Data Recorder can preserve information surrounding a collision.

Depending on the vehicle and circumstances, data may include:

• Vehicle speed.
• Accelerator position.
• Brake application.
• Seat belt status.
• Engine information.
• Changes in velocity during impact.

Here, authorities say the data showed not only that the Sonata was traveling substantially above the posted speed limit, but that it was accelerating immediately before the crash.

Accident reconstruction experts can combine electronic vehicle information with physical evidence from the scene to develop a more complete picture of how a collision occurred.

Criminal Charges and a Wrongful Death Case Are Separate

The criminal prosecution against Mulet-Sanchez is separate from any potential civil claim arising from the driver’s death.

The criminal case focuses on whether prosecutors can prove the charged offenses beyond a reasonable doubt.

A civil wrongful death case focuses on whether another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct caused the death and what compensation may be available to qualifying survivors.

If negligence caused or contributed to the fatal collision, eligible family members may have rights under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act (Florida Statutes §§768.16–768.26).

Potential Compensation After a Fatal DUI Crash

Depending on the circumstances, a Florida wrongful death claim may seek compensation for losses such as:

• Medical expenses associated with the victim’s final injuries.
• Funeral and burial costs.
• Loss of financial support and services.
• Loss of companionship and protection.
• Mental pain and suffering for qualifying survivors.
• Lost earnings and certain estate-related losses.
• Other damages permitted under Florida law.

The specific damages available depend on the relationship between the victim and surviving family members as well as the individual circumstances of the case.

Could Punitive Damages Be Available in a DUI Crash?

Some cases involving intoxicated driving may also raise the issue of punitive damages.

Punitive damages differ from ordinary compensatory damages because they are intended to punish particularly wrongful conduct and deter similar behavior.

Whether punitive damages may be pursued depends on the evidence and requirements imposed by Florida law. An arrest for DUI manslaughter does not, by itself, establish that punitive damages will ultimately be awarded.

Preserving Evidence After a Fatal High-Speed Crash

Crashes involving allegations of speeding and impairment can generate extensive physical, electronic, medical, and investigative evidence.

Potentially important evidence may include:

• Event Data Recorder information.
• Blood alcohol and toxicology results.
• Surveillance and traffic camera footage.
• Crash scene photographs and measurements.
• Vehicle inspections.
• Witness statements.
• Cell phone records when legally obtainable.
• Medical records.
• Accident reconstruction findings.
• Police body-camera footage and investigative reports.

Prompt preservation of electronic vehicle and video evidence can be particularly important because some information may eventually be overwritten or lost.

Criminal Case Moves Forward

Mulet-Sanchez now faces DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges stemming from the April 18 collision.

According to investigators, the Hyundai reached 83 mph on a roadway with a posted 40 mph speed limit shortly before the crash, and subsequent testing showed a .113 blood alcohol concentration as well as the presence of Delta-9-THC.

Those allegations will now be addressed through the criminal court process.

Remembering the Victim

Behind the investigation and criminal charges is a person who lost their life and a family dealing with the consequences of a devastating collision.

We extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s loved ones as the case moves forward and hope the legal process provides them with answers about the circumstances surrounding the crash.