A man who has been on the run for 20 years, Patrick Lutts Jr., was arrested in Canada in February. Lutts is wanted in Florida in connection with a fatal drunk-driving crash that occurred two decades ago. The crash resulted in the deaths of two teenagers.
Lutts fled the United States shortly after the incident and has been evading law enforcement ever since. His capture was made possible through the Canadian Extradition Act. The Act allows for the arrest and extradition of individuals wanted for crimes in other countries.
Authorities in Florida are now working to extradite Lutts back to the United States to face charges related to the 2004 crash. The arrest marks the end of a long search and offers some measure of justice for the victims and their families. The case serves as a reminder of the lasting consequences of drunk driving and the dedication of law enforcement to pursue justice, no matter how long it takes.
Man on the Run for 20 Years Arrested in Canada
Patrick Lutts Jr., wanted in connection to a deadly drunk-driving accident in Florida 20 years ago, has been arrested in Canada. Lutts is accused of causing a crash that killed two teenagers. He was apprehended in February under the Canadian Extradition Act and now faces extradition back to the United States. The arrest brings closure to a decades-long search.
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