Pompano Beach, FL - A man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he was driving at extreme speeds and tested positive for cocaine following a fatal crash in Pompano Beach last year.
According to reports, 49-year-old Angelo Michael Ragonese, of Oakland Park, was arrested on Monday on 10 charges, including vehicular homicide, reckless driving, and child abuse.
Authorities report that the crash occurred on September 17th at the intersection of East Atlantic Boulevard and Northeast 15th Avenue.
Ragonese was allegedly behind the wheel of a 2022 BMW M4 coupe with his juvenile son as a passenger when he collided with a Toyota Camry.
Authorities say that the BMW T-boned the Toyota as it was turning, causing the Toyota to spin off the road and crash into a nearby bank.
Witnesses at the scene described Ragonese’s driving as reckless, citing excessive speeds and aggressive maneuvers around other vehicles before the collision.
After the crash, witnesses said Ragonese exited the vehicle and began shouting profanities at the unconscious driver of the Toyota.
Some also noted he appeared to be under the influence and acted aggressively toward a registered nurse who was attempting to provide medical assistance to the victim.
Ragonese, his son, and the driver of the Toyota were transported to a local hospital following the crash.
Ragonese and his son were treated for minor injuries and released, but the Toyota driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, succumbed to their injuries on September 19, 2024.
According to the affidavit, Ragonese refused to voluntarily provide a blood sample.
However, authorities obtained a search warrant, and toxicology results later revealed the presence of cocaine in his system.
Data from the BMW's event recorder showed the car was traveling approximately 83 mph at the time of airbag deployment in a 35-mph zone.
The recorder also revealed the vehicle reached a maximum speed of 124 mph shortly before the crash.