AVENTURA, FLA. (WSVN) - - The families of three teenagers killed in a North Miami crash are speaking out and searching for answers after the accused driver who hit them was charged with DUI manslaughter.
The fatal crash happened in the area of Northeast 125th Street and 14th Avenue, at around 5:15 a.m., Saturday.
North Miami Police have charged the driver, 31-year-old Mariam Coulibaly, with three counts of DUI manslaughter, Wednesday.
The victims were identified as 17-year-old Richecarde Dumay, 15-year-old Lens Desir and 13-year-old Gedeon Desir.
Brett Rosen, who represents the family of Lens Desir, said that he heard from police that Coulibaly’s blood-alcohol level was two times the legal limit.
“When you look at her record, she has an issue,” Rosen said. “She has a habitual — whether it’s drinking or drug — issue, and her ability to operate a vehicle is severely in question.”
The trio were said to have been walking to a bus stop on their way to a soccer tournament at the time of the crash.
Police said Coulibaly was speeding through an intersection when she slammed into the three teenagers.
Coulibaly is recovering from her injuries at Aventura Medical Center, where she is listed in serious condition.
Now, the victims’ families are searching for answers and trying to learn more about what happened.
When the families received the news that the driver was under the influence, they said it broke their hearts.
“I can’t believe some — this kind of woman — drunk, on no license and take my life — take my son’s life like that. I can’t believe that,” Panel Jean-Desir said. “Yesterday, I just saw a little bit of our baby’s goals. I just wait for the answer.”
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