Hollywood Police have apprehended a 19-year-old man for his involvement in a deadly collision that occurred last month. Gerson Alette Jr. is facing multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, after the violent incident which claimed the life of a respected Miami Gardens barber, Douglas Freeman. As detailed by NBC Miami, Alette allegedly sped through a red light, resulting in the fatal crash on Sheridan Street and 40th Avenue.
Tragically striking Freeman’s car, the force of the impact propelled the vehicle through a sign, subsequently igniting it in flames. This heart-wrenching scene was preceded by footage showing a white car, later linked to Alette, weaving dangerously through traffic. According to the Local 10, Alette’s reckless journey, in a rush to reach his workplace at Longhorn Steakhouse, was abruptly ended in the fiery accident which occurred on Mother’s Day.
The aftermath of the collision was distressing, with Freeman’s occupation as a beloved barber at Toppcuttaz barbershop highlighting the community’s loss. “Full of laughs all the time. Full of fun,” remembered Michael Stephens, the barbershop owner, recounting Freeman’s spirit to NBC Miami…