Coral Springs Man Arrested for Vehicular Homicide in Fatal February Crash
Daniel Edward Niemiec, 20, of Coral Springs, was arrested in Margate for vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal February crash. Police allege he was speeding excessively when he collided with another vehicle, causing the death of a passenger. This…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 21, 2026 —
Margate, FL – A 20-year-old Coral Springs resident, Daniel Edward Niemiec, has been arrested in Margate in connection with a fatal vehicular homicide incident that occurred in February. According to authorities, Niemiec is accused of causing a collision that resulted in the death of a passenger.
Police allege that Niemiec was driving at an excessive speed at the time of the crash. The collision involved two vehicles, and the excessive speed is cited as the contributing factor to the fatal outcome.
The arrest for vehicular homicide follows a separate, prior charge against Niemiec for domestic violence. Details of the domestic violence incident indicate that it included an alleged act where Niemiec is accused of dumping a backpack filled with feces onto his ex-girlfriend.
The specific details regarding the date of the February crash, the identity of the passenger who died, and the exact location of the fatal collision were not immediately available. Further information regarding the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings is expected.
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