A family in Hialeah has been struck by tragedy once again, losing two of its members in less than two years. First, a young mother, and now her husband have both died in traffic accidents.
Last Wednesday, Antonio José Estrada, 38, was visiting family when he decided to take a ride on his all-terrain vehicle (ATV). While turning left at 53 Terrace and West 5th Avenue, he lost control and crashed into a house. He was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Estrada's death leaves his son Jacob orphaned, as the boy's mother had tragically died in another accident in 2022. Jacob, who just turned nine, lost his father the day before his birthday.
Jacob was with his mother on the day she died. Despite suffering a brain injury, multiple fractures, and damage to his liver, heart, and kidneys, he survived. His mother, Cristina Hernández, 30, was a nurse and five weeks pregnant at the time.
The fatal accident occurred on December 19, 2022, in Miramar, near the intersection of Flamingo Road and Somerset Boulevard, shortly after she picked up Jacob from school. They were hit by a 16-year-old driving his father's Lexus without a license at speeds exceeding 110 miles per hour while under the influence of marijuana.
The teenager, identified as Cristhian Bravo, a student at Everglades Senior High School, is currently in prison and being tried as an adult on charges of vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter. The police have also charged his father, José Bravo De La Torre, for allowing his son to drive without a license.
FAQs on Tragic Accidents in Hialeah
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the unfortunate accidents involving Antonio José Estrada and Cristina Hernández, which have left their son Jacob an orphan.
Who were the victims in the recent Hialeah accident?
The recent accident claimed the life of Antonio José Estrada, a 38-year-old man who leaves behind his son Jacob.
How did Antonio José Estrada's wife die?
Cristina Hernández died in a car accident in December 2022 after being struck by a 16-year-old driver under the influence of marijuana.
What charges is Cristhian Bravo facing?
Cristhian Bravo is facing charges of vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter and is being tried as an adult.
What injuries did Jacob sustain in the 2022 accident?
Jacob suffered a brain injury, multiple fractures, and damage to his liver, heart, and kidneys but survived the accident.