Honduran Illegal Alien with No License Arrested After Fleeing Scene in Deadly Crash in Florida

A 26-year-old Honduran national, Grevil Said Cerrato, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, following a deadly three-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 71-year-old man. Cerrato allegedly fled the scene, later stating he did so out of fear and because he was in the country illegally and lacked a driver’s license. He faces charges including leaving the scene of a deadly crash and driving without a valid license, with an immigration detainer also placed on him.

• Grevil Said Cerrato, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was arrested in Polk County, Florida.
• The arrest is linked to a deadly three-vehicle crash that killed a 71-year-old man and injured a 29-year-old man.
• Cerrato fled the scene and told authorities he did so because he was scared, did not have a license, and was undocumented.
• He is charged with leaving the scene of a deadly crash (first-degree felony) and driving without a valid license (misdemeanor).
• An immigration detainer has been placed on Cerrato.
• The cause of the crash is under investigation, with weather conditions cited as a factor for one driver losing control.
• State Road 37 was closed for several hours due to the incident.