Man Dies After Colliding With Car Traveling Wrong Way Down MacArthur Causeway

Does anybody know about Omar's condition?

This comment thread is sickening.

obviously there is a lot of emotion here. People are mourning an innocent victum and friends of the drunk driver feel bad for him. Both families are suffering for different reasons. You guys can name call all you want. The bottom line is an innocent man died due to anothers poor decision to drink and drive...He has to be held accountable..yes he will play it over in his head forever (maybe) but if the situation was different and Omar had been killed by a drunk driver you guys would be mad like Matts friends..its true weather you admit it or not..so stop the excuses quit saying what a great guy he is and go help the family of the deceased victim and Omars family who will pay for their sons stupidity forever. Our society doesnt think anyone should be accountable well they should be. Now go make a differnce instead of excuses for a drunk driver who had a choice weather to drink or driveThats the bottom line...drinking and driving kills people

Bottom line here another idiot was drinking and driving and killed an innocent driver. Sad thing is usually the drunk one lives and takes anothers life. Hope this kid wakes up and takes responsibility for his actions and i hope he is held accountable. As for the Herald that was a horrible article, the title was very misleading. Poor editing on that one for sure

Hmmm the peanut gallery seems to have nothing to say. Maybe they realize what they're saying makes no sense!

I have a question for all of you wana talk shit about omar but there comments here that both drivers were drinking WHAT IF Matthew WAS THE ONE DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE ON THE ROAD WHERE WAS HE COMING BACK FROM AT 3:26 IN THE MORNING ITS SO EASY TO JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER WHAT THEN YEA HE PASSED AWAY BUT WHAT WILL DO IF THE TURNS TURNED NOBODY REALLY KNOWS THE REAL STORY

Something needs to be done with people that drink and drive and as always the innocent victims always die and the ones that caused the accidents breathe, walk and screw up again... until someone in CONGRESS decides to do something about it. In the mean time read the newspaper tomorrow and you will read how someone else dies due to a drunk driver. This story made me very sad!

Omar is a low life scum bag. Little word of advice....die or move far away from miami kid!

It's hard to believe there's so many assholes that drive drunk and kill innocent people. You think they would have enough sense to just NOT drive when they're fucked up.

The ignorance on here kills me. It's so sad that people who would be the first to jump down someone's throat if the roles were reversed are the first to say "it was just a mistake". Being Omar's friend, supporting him in a difficult time, and praying for his family is a very different thing from DEFENDING his actions. He might not be a bad person, but he made a decision which cost someone his life. I am ABSOLUTELY positive that if Omar had been the one killed in this accident that you would be as aggressive (if not more so) towards the family and friends of whomever it was that committed the acts that killed your friend. Lucky for you, you are not in that predicament. Instead of defending his actions, you should be contemplating the fact that his actions caused someone to die. On purpose or not, it happened. Think about this... if you play Russian Roulette, you know that there is a chance you can die. One bullet in the entire chamber, and everytime that gun goes off, you could be blowing your brains out. When you drive drunk, you are that one bullet in the chamber. No matter what you do, there is a chance that you will cause harm to someone. Too many times, we neglect to think about our actions and the consequences that they cause. That's what happened to Omar. He neglected to think about the consequences of his actions, and boasting about the fact that he was getting drunk, and then going out and getting behind the wheel showed his disregard for consequences. Yes, we have ALL done things we are not proud of. Nobody can say that they haven't. And Omar will suffer - not because anyone will impose suffering upon him, but because mentally, he is going to have to think about the fact that someone died at HIS hands. I knew Matt - I knew Matt for over 20 years. And I never experienced a bad attitude, nasty word, or disregard for others coming from Mathew. He was truly a great person, who became a VICTIM of someone else's negligence. And for those who ask, "How did he not see a car coming at him?" When was the last time you were in that situation? Unfortunately, my husband and I were in that situation several years ago - coming home from the beach, on the 112, and another car was headed right for us. Luckily, we were not on an exit, a ramp, or rounding a curve; we were able to avoid the car because we saw it coming hundreds of feet away. But the moment I realized a car was coming for us, I froze and had no idea what to do. Until you've been in a situation, don't dare question what someone else's reaction has been. And lastly, if you are going to have a discussion, at least do it in a civilized fashion. When discussing those who have passed, profanity should at least be removed. And your arguments would sound a lot more convincing if they were spelled properly and written in a way that people could actually understand. RIP Matt. We will miss you.

omar was a crackhead he was smoking rocks before he left the club. - the PL

First and foremost, I’d like to start off by saying that I did not know Matt Montenegro or Omar Bravo. Secondly, I’d like to give my condolences to the Montenegro family and also to Omar’s family because both are suffering very much, one more than the other. Thirdly, I can not believe the comments that I’ve read on this thread. I’m pretty much speechless and disgusted. It explains the amount of ignorant people walking on the surface of this earth. Some people need to use their common sense and THINK before they speak. I’ll begin by saying that those defending Omar have every right to do so, but instead of making stupid accusations, assumptions, and hurtful comments they should be apologizing in behalf of Omar. Unfortunately, Omar made a very bad choice that night, a choice that killed an innocent man, and a choice that also ruined his life. Therefore, he will have to pay for the poor actions he made that night. Omar’s family will at least be able to do visitations in prison, while Matt’s family will have to visit him at his grave.

Everyone is SO focused on saying “Omar was a great and kind friend” ok awesome, what about Matt? How about his life was cut short because someone was VERY irresponsible? Is anyone aware of this? Because I sure am. You know you all need to think before you speak, honestly. Someone stated that what happened was a “mistake” really? Let me give you a few examples of mistakes. A mistake is calling the wrong person, a mistake is buying the wrong milk, a mistake is getting in the elevator and getting off on the wrong floor, but killing an innocent man is NOT a mistake. So, to sit here and call this a mistake is absolutely absurd and immature. We are talking here about someone’s life. Another very smart mouth questioned what was Matt doing at 3AM on the road and why didn’t he avoid the accident? You’ve got to be kidding right? So now we ALSO have to watch out for “reckless drivers” who can possibly be traveling on the wrong side of the road? Yeah ok. I find it beyond preposterous and childish to say that “Matt was rich and had money to get a cab” would you rather kill an innocent life? Call a friend? Walk home? Or spend $20 bucks on a cab? Hmmm let me see. I’d rather do any of the above EXCEPT kill an innocent life. Much more, I’d rather lose my life before taking anyone’s life, how about that?

This story really touched home when I read it because in 2001, I lost TWO friends to someone who was driving recklessly. My friends were only 17 when their lives were abruptly cut short. They were both 6 months shy from graduation high school. How sad is that?

Overall, I hope this is a lesson to everyone that drinking and driving is NOT an option. If you are drinking and have no other choice to drive, drink drink drink lots of water till you are COMPLETELY sober, if not take a cab, or a call a friend. Do not get behind the wheel.

U KNOW WAT? F*** ALL U Little MOther F****** Talking SH!T about My little BroTher Omar was just an 22 year old boy just having sum fun at the CLuB like any other 22 year old boy and took the wheel wit out telling no one and left, The first Thing Omar told me at the Hospital was if "the other Person Was Alrite" he could't even talk and he ask me da question, Now my prayers go to Montenegro's family's and i hope they understand my little brother did't want this to happend, (everything in this life is already written) never forget that and we all really sorry for ur lost!