COOPER CITY, Fla. – A Cooper City man who was arrested for driving under the influence is now facing additional charges after allegedly running over a pedestrian who was out late walking his dog.
The victim’s ex-wife called the victim a great father, a great son, and a “great guy.” Everybody loves him, said B. Ledesma.
A man suspected of drunk driving struck R. Wimpey, 52, as he walked his dog just steps away from his Cooper City apartment.
As Wimpey was receiving treatment at the hospital, his family was hopeful that he would survive his injuries, but now that his body succumbed to them, they are devastated.
Ledesma said Wimpey’s mother is 80 years-old and his daughter is 18. His daughter is already asking Ledesma about who’s going to walk her down the aisle when she gets married. She’s asking, “Who’s going to see my grandchildren?”
The accident happened in the early morning hours of Sep. 11, shortly after 1:00 a.m. Wimpey took his dog, Ana, out for a walk, and he made sure that she was wearing a yellow, reflective vest so as to be seen by motorists.
According to police, Wimpey’s neighbor, M. Smith was driving under the influence of alcohol when he struck Wimpey at the corner of SW 52nd and 90th Way.
One of the neighbors, E. Gonzalez, told CBSMiami that she heard a skid around the corner and knew that someone was going a little bit too fast.
Another neighbor, M. Marcais, said that heard the screaming and crying, and that he noticed the dog, Ana running around.
Smith did not flee. Instead, he remained at the scene until he was arrested on DUI charges. Meanwhile, Wimpey was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment for a broken leg, a collapsed lung, and a traumatic brain injury. Eleven days after the accident, Wimpey died as a result of his injuries.
Smith was re-arrested on Sep. 30 on new charges and appeared at Broward County Court. Smith has been charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
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