How did the Pompano Beach crash happen?

A BMW driving at excessive speed collided with another vehicle, lost control, and struck several objects before stopping.

Who were the victims of the Pompano Beach crash?

The victims were three teenage friends: Richard Manuel Alcocer, 18, Miguel Montez, 16, and Ruben Baltazar, 15.

When did the fatal crash occur in Pompano Beach?

The fatal crash occurred on Sunday, December 29th, just days before the new year.

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Teens Die in Pompano Beach Crash Days Before New Year

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Summary

Three teenage friends died in a car crash in Pompano Beach.
Excessive speed is a suspected factor in the fatal collision.
The crash occurred just days before the new year celebration.

Teens Die in Pompano Beach Crash Days Before New Year

Three teenagers lost their lives in a devastating crash in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Sunday, December 29th, shortly before 7 p.m. The accident involved a 2014 BMW M5 and a 2024 Acura Integra. Preliminary investigations suggest excessive speed by the BMW driver as a primary contributing factor.

The BMW reportedly struck a median, lost control, and then collided with the Acura. It continued across the roadway, striking a bus stop, a light pole, and a tree before coming to a stop. The three occupants of the BMW, identified as 18-year-old Richard Manuel Alcocer and passengers 16-year-old Miguel Montez and 15-year-old Ruben Baltazar, were pronounced deceased at Broward Health North.

The driver of the Acura sustained no reported injuries and remained at the scene. The close-knit families of the victims expressed their grief, remembering the boys as always being together. The crash occurred just days before the end of the year, casting a shadow over the holiday season for the community.