The Brief
- The trial began for the man accused of hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy during a street race in St. Pete.
- Carlos Fernandez, 23, is accused of killing Ethan Martin.
- Investigators say that Fernandez was traveling over 100 miles per hour at the time of the crash.
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The trial for the motorcyclist charged with hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy during an alleged street race in St. Petersburg is underway.
Carlos Fernandez, 23, is charged with participating in an illegal street race down 28th Street North in January 2023.
Investigators said he was traveling more than 100 miles per hour when he crashed into Ethan Martin, who was there with his father and had stepped into the path of the motorcycle. Martin died, and a bystander was hurt.
What they’re saying:…