FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A judge has denied bail for a woman accused of being intoxicated while behind the wheel during a fatal hit-and-run in Pompano Beach.
Thirty-seven-year-old Ashley Bowman was charged with driving under the influence manslaughter after she struck Sal and Patricia Marciante earlier this month.
She appeared in a Broward County bond court Tuesday morning to see whether she would be given bond.
Antonio Marciante, Sal’s brother, said she does not deserve to be let out as she awaits trial.
“This is not your typical hit and run where she hit a pole or she hit a car,” Antonio Marciante, Sal’s brother, told the jury. “She ran over a human being. Twice.”
According to Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Bowman was drunk when she hit the Marciantes in Pompano Beach on the night of March 7.
“That pick up made a left turn onto Atlantic, kind of sped up and struck the two pedestrians and then fled westbound,” said BSO Det. Sean Strzalkowski.
Family members told 7News at the time that the couple was taking a walk during a date night at the intersection of East Atlantic Boulevard and North Pompano Beach Boulevard when they were struck.
The two were quickly rushed to Broward Health North, where Patricia, unfortunately, would not survive.
“When she got transported to the hospital, the doctor said the damage of her being run over by both tires was so intense that there was nothing they could do,” said Antonio.
Deputies said Bowen then fled the scene after the crash, heading north before officials located and arrested her a few hours later.
“Based on your interaction with her, did you believe that Ms. Bowman was impaired by alcohol?” asked prosecutors on Tuesday.
“Yes,” said BSO Deputy Shelby Campbell.
The details were disturbing enough for a judge to determine Bowman would remain behind bars throughout the duration of her trial.
“The defendant will remain in custody on a no-bond hold until this case is resolved,” said the judge.
It’s unclear when Bowman’s trial is set to begin.
Sal remains in the hospital. He is expected to undergo surgery in the next few days.
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