Orlando, Florida
May 12, 2020
Agencies: Florida Department of Law Enforcement FDLE | Orlando Police Department Florida
Cause of death: Vehicular
Last updated: almost 4 years ago
73-year-old Marie Merisier tragically was killed on Tuesday when a vehicle fleeing from police crashed into her vehicle. 29-year-old Willie Walker is now in custody.
According to Orlando police, Walker was the suspect in a homicide that happened Monday in Daytona Beach. Officers spotted the car Tuesday morning in the area of LB McCleod Road and John Young Parkway. After an authorized pursuit, Walker's vehicle crashed into the victim on Rio Grande Avenue near 20th Street.
Sadly, the Ms. Merisier died from the collision.
Walker and a passenger were hospitalized, and the suspect is reportedly in critical condition