Venezuelan Migrant Pleads Guilty in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Missouri Boy

Tragic Incident Claims Young Life

A tragic accident on December 20, 2023, resulted in the death of a young Missouri boy, Travis Wolfe, just one day shy of his 12th birthday. The incident involved 33-year-old Endrina Bracho, a Venezuelan migrant who was in the U.S. illegally and driving without a license. Bracho was traveling the wrong way on a highway at speeds exceeding 75 miles per hour—35 miles over the posted limit—when she collided head-on with Wolfe’s family vehicle.

Details of the Crash

According to the Hazelwood Police Department, Bracho traveled approximately 1,700 feet in the wrong direction before the crash. Sgt. Scott Schnurbusch remarked, "That’s a long way to travel in the wrong direction and not realize it." The impact of the collision was devastating, leading to Wolfe being hospitalized and ultimately taken off life support on March 6.

Legal Proceedings and Plea Deal

On Monday, Bracho entered a blind plea in St. Louis County Circuit Court, admitting guilt to one count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter and two counts of second-degree assault. A blind plea indicates that the defendant pleads guilty without any prior agreement on sentencing with the prosecution. As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped two charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and two misdemeanor traffic offenses.

Sentencing and Community Reaction

Bracho is scheduled for sentencing on September 12, with prosecutors recommending a 10-year sentence for the manslaughter charge and seven years for each assault charge, all to run concurrently. The Wolfe family expressed their outrage over the incident, particularly Wolfe’s sister, Taylor Wolfe, who stated, "It makes me really angry… she wasn’t supposed to be here."

Political Response and Legislative Action

Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri reacted to the plea deal, calling it "justice" for the Wolfe family. He criticized the current immigration policies, stating, "The illegal who killed Travis Wolfe in Missouri has pled guilty. She should never have been in Missouri in the first place." In response to the tragedy, Hawley introduced "Travis’s Law," aimed at preventing similar incidents by ensuring that criminal illegal aliens are detained.

Conclusion

The heartbreaking loss of Travis Wolfe has sparked significant discussion around immigration policies and road safety. As the community mourns, the case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of illegal driving and the importance of adhering to legal protocols.

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