Grandmother, 82, allegedly killed by illegal immigrant in Publix parking lot

Key Points:

• Carlos Suarez-Contreras, a 26-year-old Venezuelan man allegedly in the U.S. illegally, has been charged with causing the death of 82-year-old Deborah Murphy by backing over her with an SUV in a Panama City Beach grocery store parking lot.
• Suarez-Contreras, who was driving with a canceled Georgia license, pleaded not guilty to the third-degree felony charge of driving with a canceled license and causing a death; he is being held without bond due to his immigration status and flight risk concerns.
• Luis Sanabria, the front-seat passenger, also Venezuelan and in the country illegally with an expired visa, initially fled the scene but was later taken into ICE custody.
• Murphy died from injuries sustained in the crash, and her family seeks justice, remembering her as a vibrant grandmother and community member.
• The incident highlights broader issues with pedestrian safety in Florida, where pedestrian crashes are common, and nearly 16% of fatal traffic crashes nationwide involve drivers with invalid licenses.