Second driver arrested in racing crash that killed woman on Dale Mabry, police say

Tampa detectives have arrested one other man they are saying was concerned in a avenue race on Dale Mabry Freeway that left a lady useless final week.

Daniel Hernandez, 19, was arrested Monday on costs of vehicular murder, illegal racing on a freeway, reckless driving with severe bodily damage and leaving the scene of a crash with demise, the Tampa Police Division stated in a information launch.

Police say Hernandez, who was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, was racing Andy Moya Robaina, 22, on North Dale Mabry Freeway on June 3 when Robaina’s 2011 BMW 335i struck a 2015 Nissan Versa that was coming into the roadway.

Each occupants of the Nissan had been taken to the hospital. The driving force, Thomas Strickland, 74, had accidents that weren’t thought of life-threatening. The passenger, Marsha “Linda” Strickland, 63, died on the hospital. Robaina was arrested on costs of vehicular murder, reckless driving with severe bodily damage and racing on a freeway.

Police beforehand stated they had been trying to find the driving force of a “dark-colored car” that “narrowly missed the Nissan” and continued to journey south on Dale Mabry. The driving force didn’t cease or return to the scene, police stated.

On Monday, detectives acquired data that Hernandez was the opposite driver concerned they usually organized a gathering with him, the information launch states. After interviewing him, detectives had been in a position to set up possible trigger and arrest him.

“That is one other instance of our detectives’ unwavering dedication to bringing these accountable for visitors fatalities to justice,” Tampa police Chief Lee Bercaw stated within the information launch. ”Whereas we hope these arrests convey some closure to this tragic incident, it also needs to function a stark reminder of everybody’s duty to share our roadways safely.”

Tommy Strickland, the son of Thomas Strickland, beforehand instructed the Tampa Bay Instances that his father is recovering from damaged ribs, a bruised scapula, hematomas and lacerations throughout his physique. He stated his household is specializing in making funeral preparations for his or her mom and supporting their father as he recovers.

Robaina was being held at Falkenburg Highway Jail with out bond Tuesday. Court docket information present that since 2020 he has acquired citations in Hillsborough County for rushing, failing to remain in a delegated lane, operating a cease signal, failing to point out proof of insurance coverage and driving with no legitimate license.

Hernandez was being held on the Orient Highway Jail with out bond, and his Camaro was impounded, in line with police.