Gilber Caro, a Venezuelan politician and former political prisoner, is facing charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a deadly three-vehicle crash near Miami. Authorities say the incident occurred when another driver ran a red light, causing a collision involving Caro’s vehicle and a third car in Coral Gables. The crash resulted in the death of one man and left a woman injured.
According to police, Caro, 50, exited his vehicle and fled the scene on foot instead of rendering aid or calling for help. While prosecutors acknowledge that Caro did not cause the crash, he has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death. They have noted that had Caro stayed at the scene, he might not have faced charges at all.
The deadly crash unfolded when a driver ran a red light, striking Caro’s vehicle and a third car. The impact claimed the life of the driver who ran the red light, and the woman in the third vehicle sustained injuries.
Caro, who has gained recognition for his activism and political stance against the Venezuelan government, was once a political prisoner under the regime of Nicolás Maduro. His involvement in this tragic incident has drawn significant attention both in Florida and in Venezuela. The Venezuelan political party Voluntad Popular, with which Caro is affiliated, has acknowledged his arrest in a post on social media platform X, stating they are monitoring the situation and awaiting further details.
Caro’s attorney has not contested the charges, and during his court appearance, the judge issued a bond in accordance with standard procedure. Caro’s legal team is expected to address the charges in the coming days as the case proceeds.
The investigation remains ongoing, and Caro’s political background is drawing additional scrutiny to the case, as many await more information about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
