Florida Drunk Driver Kills Pedestrian, Dismisses Victim as Homeless

Ivana Gomez, 32, is facing manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after allegedly striking and killing Kathryn Kipnis, 41, in Miami while driving under the influence. Gomez reportedly hit Kipnis with such force that her head shattered the windshield and her hair became caught in the car, before dragging her for over 230 feet and violently throwing her off the vehicle. A police officer witnessed the crash and pursued Gomez at speeds over 100 mph until she was stopped at a red light. Gomez allegedly dismissed the victim as "just a homeless person," a claim she denies, while evidence and family statements confirm that Kipnis was not homeless and was returning home after a night out. Police noted signs of intoxication, including alcohol odor, red watery eyes, and vomit in Gomez's car, and bodycam footage shows her in handcuffs shortly after arrest. The case has drawn attention due to the severity of the crash and Gomez's alleged callous attitude toward the victim.