Under the agreement, the driver faces 25 years in prison, and families of the victims addressed him in court.
MIAMI, FL - October 30, 2026
Five teenagers died in an August 2022 crash on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami, according to WSVN. The driver, Maiky Simeon, has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and driving under the influence manslaughter.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash occurred in August 2022; first reported October 30, 2026
- Location: Palmetto Expressway near Northwest 57th Avenue, Miami, Florida
- Type of crash: Wrong-way crash, with the driver traveling in the opposite direction of traffic
- Vehicles involved: One car
- Injuries / fatalities: Five fatalities (teenagers)
- Reported by: WSVN
Crash Overview
Prosecutors said that in August 2022, Maiky Simeon was traveling in the opposite direction on the Palmetto Expressway when his vehicle struck a car near Northwest 57th Avenue. Five teenagers were killed.
Simeon has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and driving under the influence manslaughter. Under the plea agreement, he will serve 25 years in prison, without credit for the time he has already served.
In court, the mother of one of the victims spoke directly to Simeon and said she did not hold hatred toward him. Simeon told the families in the courtroom that he hoped they could forgive him.
Had the case gone to trial instead of ending in a plea agreement, Simeon could have faced a maximum of 150 years in prison.
People Involved
- Driver: Maiky Simeon, who pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and driving under the influence manslaughter.
- Victims: Five teenagers were killed. Their ages were not reported.
Investigation Status
Prosecutors described the allegations in the case and the charges Simeon faced, which were vehicular homicide and driving under the influence manslaughter. The plea agreement resolved those charges.