Fort Lauderdale, Broward County – Crisis Unfolded: Influencer’s Flees After Fatal Crash — LIVE UPDATES

Fort Lauderdale, Broward County – In the early hours of April 29, 2025, 25‑year‑old influencer Beverly Yvonne Slaughter allegedly ran a red light at high speed in Fort Lauderdale, missing the signals—and a pregnant passenger—causing a violent collision that injured four people and led to the death of one victim. Instead of stopping, she fled on foot from the scene near a McDonald’s. Police charged Slaughter with 14 felony offenses, including vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a deadly crash. According to the arrest affidavit, Slaughter later told officers that her “boyfriend told her to run.” The content creator remains behind bars at Broward County Main Jail, with a court hearing scheduled for August 1, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: Fatal crash in Fort Lauderdale around 1 a.m. struck four occupants.

• IMPACT: One died after life support withdrawal; three others seriously injured.

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Her boyfriend told her to run away.” — police affidavit.

• ACTION: Stay off road at night; report reckless driving immediately.

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, near West Sunrise Blvd & NW 24th Ave intersection

2. Community Connection:

   “It’s terrifying knowing this happened close to home.” – Local resident, Broward Blvd diner

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  With mounting scrutiny of influencer culture and recurring DUI/run cases in South Florida since FDLE resourcing cuts, this incident underscores systemic gaps in license compliance enforcement among repeat offenders.

Today’s arrest of Beverly Yvonne Slaughter—once an Instagram model with tens of thousands of followers—marks a troubling chapter in Florida’s ongoing battle against negligent driving. According to court filings, Slaughter’s license had been suspended since 2021, and her driving history includes prior DUI, reckless driving, and fleeing law enforcement. The April 29 crash left a pregnant woman injured, with one victim succumbing after being taken off life support four days later. Her flight from the scene, allegedly at her boyfriend’s behest, further enraged locals and authorities. Prosecutors argue Slaughter poses a significant public safety risk and are pushing for pretrial detention, citing her repeated failure to abide by court orders. Her family and public image have crumbled under scrutiny. As the legal process unfolds, Broward authorities say they will push to set a strong precedent for deterrence.

Update Log

•  July 30, 2025: Arrest made; 14 felony charges filed.

•  August 1, 2025 – 11 a.m.: First court hearing scheduled.

This case raises urgent questions about enforcement gaps, accountability for social media personalities, and how authorities handle defendants with suspended licenses.