Police: Driver faces charges in Hollywood crash that killed scooter rider, injured 2 others

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A 19-year-old Miramar man was arrested Thursday in connection with a crash in Hollywood that killed a scooter rider and injured two others after investigators said he was driving at speeds of up to 85 mph in a 45 mph zone late last year.

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Austin Quenten Mitchell-Alfred faces charges including vehicular homicide, reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, reckless driving causing physical injuries, reckless driving causing property damage, two counts of unlawful speeding and one count of disobeying a red light, according to jail records.

The crash occurred Nov. 25, 2025, at the intersection of State Road 7 and Washington Street in Hollywood.

According to an arrest report from the Hollywood Police Department, officers arrived to find a blue 2025 Cadillac Lyriq driven by Mitchell-Alfred with heavy front-end damage.

Police said the SUV was partially on a sidewalk and in the northbound bus lane. A Mercury Grand Marquis involved in the crash also sustained heavy front-end damage.

Investigators confirmed that a scooter rider was killed in the collision. The victim’s identity was not released in the report.

Police said the rider was struck while crossing the roadway. They said the impact caused the scooter to gouge the pavement before the rider was thrown onto the roadway.

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When officers interviewed Mitchell-Alfred, he told them he was traveling northbound on State Road 7 at “45-50 mph, maybe 55 mph” as he approached Washington Street. He said he changed lanes as he neared the intersection and the traffic signal turned yellow.

According to the report, Mitchell-Alfred told investigators, “I’m already speeding, well not speeding, I’m already going fast,” before the crash occurred. He also told officers he collided with the Mercury Grand Marquis, causing him to swerve before striking the scooter rider, police said.

Investigators said data recovered from Mitchell-Alfred’s Cadillac showed the vehicle reached a top speed of 85 mph before he applied the brakes. The report states the SUV was traveling 75 mph at the time of impact with the victim.

Police concluded Mitchell-Alfred “operated the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq in a reckless manner without regard for traffic control devices, other vehicles on the road or persons on the roadway.”

Investigators said the Broward Medical Examiner’s Office determined the scooter rider died from blunt force injuries.

They said the driver of the Mercury Grand Marquis suffered serious injuries, including broken bones, lacerations, contusions and abrasions, and continues to undergo therapy. Police also confirmed that a passenger in Mitchell-Alfred’s Cadillac suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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As of Friday, he was being held without bond at the Broward County Main Jail.