Over the past weekend, local authorities took Samuel Ramirez-Camacho, 36, into custody, fulfilling an outstanding warrant for vehicular homicide relating to a crash on Old Hickory Boulevard on October 18 that led to the death of 76-year-old Margaret Opelt in February. As per reports from the Metro Nashville Police Department, Ramirez-Camacho was allegedly involved in a high-speed drag race when the incident occurred, resulting in a multi-vehicle accident.
Investigations revealed that at around 2:30 p.m., October 18, Opelt was pulling out of a driveway in her Honda CRV when it was struck by a northbound Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Ramirez-Camacho, who at the time, is believed to have been racing another vehicle, a Ford F-250. The crash led to collisions, eventually involving two parked cars.
After being rushed to the Skyline Medical Center with critical injuries from the crash, Opelt passed away on February 6 due to the severe trauma she had sustained. The initial arrest of Ramirez-Camacho for aggravated assault, among other charges, followed the crash. With the sad turn of events culminating in Opelt's death, the more serious charge of vehicular homicide has been added to Ramirez-Camacho's rap sheet. He is currently being held on a $75,000 bond.
The speed at which Ramirez-Camacho was traveling at the time of the impact was approximately 75 miles per hour, significantly over the 45-mile-per-hour speed limit for that area. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving. According to the same MNPD release, additional charges against Ramirez-Camacho may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
