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Miami Beach Suspect Held on $1 Million Bond in Hit-and-Run That Killed Two With Indiana University Ties

Police report quotes him saying he closed his eyes before accelerating, prompting a DUI probe with a forced blood draw.

Overview

  • Adan Negron-Morris, 42, was ordered held on a $1 million bond Friday after his arrest in the deaths of Sarisa Kongduang and Greatgomon Laowatdhanasapya.
  • Miami Beach police say a black Nissan Sentra was driven recklessly without headlights before striking the pedestrians at Collins Avenue and 73rd Street.
  • The driver continued to 74th Street, fled into a Walgreens, and was taken into custody there as captured on officers’ body-camera video.
  • Investigators launched a DUI inquiry, reported signs of impairment, and obtained a forced blood draw after Negron-Morris refused to provide a sample.
  • Police are examining a possible link to a separate hit-and-run minutes earlier, and additional charges could follow as the investigation continues.