Gilber Caro will be released on bail in Miami because he was not responsible for the accident

The former deputy to the National Assembly in 2015 Gilber Caro, who was involved in a Traffic accident in which a 29-year-old man died on Monday, September 2will be released on bail in the next few hours after determining that he was not responsible for the incident.

“Gilber Caro, a former political prisoner and deputy of the National Assembly elected in 2015, will be released on bail in the next few hours in the United States, after being the victim of a traffic accident on Monday, September 2,” the Voluntad Popular party reported in X.

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U.S. authorities have determined that Gilbert Caro was not responsible for an accident that resulted in the death of one person.

Gilber Caro, former political prisoner and deputy of the National Assembly elected in 2015, will be released on bail in the next few hours…

— Popular Will (@VoluntadPopular) September 3, 2024

Why was former congressman Gilber Caro arrested in Miami?

The former legislator was arrested by the police after fleeing the scene of the traffic accident which occurred early Monday morning at Southwest 42nd Avenue and 8th Street in Miami-Dade.

The Venezuelan national was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe west on 8th Street. As he approached SW 42nd Avenue, another driver of a 2013 Hyundai Sonata, who ended up being the victim, ran a red light.

On site A 29-year-old man diedwhile a woman, who was driving another car, was injured and was taken to Coral Gables Hospital, according to Telemundo.

“The decision to release him was made after the US authorities determined that the person who unfortunately died was the one who ran a red light, causing the fatal incident. After putting himself at the disposal of the authorities, the US justice system performed all the pertinent toxicological tests on Caro, resulting in negative results for alcohol and any other substance,” the Venezuelan political organization clarified.

Caro was apparently the one who called 911 to turn herself in to authorities and clarify the case after spending several hours walking. She had not contacted her family due to her state of shock after the accident, said a source close to her. The Whistle.

The police report said Caro was arrested for failing to provide aid to the injured or call the emergency system.

Caro faces two lawsuits in the United States

At his court hearing, A Miami-Dade judge imposed a bail of 15,000 dollars, but, according to court records, he is still being held by immigrationUnivision said.

Venezuelan journalist Carla Angola said that Caro paid 10% of the corresponding bail, so he should be released in the next few hours. However, the trial must continue on this charge, which would imply a minimum of 4 years in prison.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requested the case, so now The former congressman faces two legal proceedings in the United States: one criminal for this accident and another immigration one due to the fact that he is involved in an alleged crime.

Caro can present evidence of torture and harm inflicted on him during his political imprisonment to dismiss his case, Angola said.

“At Voluntad Popular we trust in the justice system of the United States, a country with full rule of law, to clarify what happened and establish the pertinent measures in accordance with American laws. Finally, we send our condolences to the relatives of the person who unfortunately died in the incident and our solidarity with the leader Gilber Caro after what happened,” the party added.