Influencer facing murder trial found dead six months after fatal crash that claimed grandmother's life.
Garrett Bruno, a 33-year-old travel influencer, was found dead at a residence in Mount Dora, Florida, on Wednesday morning. His death comes six months after he was charged with second-degree murder for a fatal car crash that took the life of 83-year-old Esther Abouab in West Hollywood. Authorities have confirmed an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing, with a Medical Examiner’s Office looking into the cause.
Bruno had been accused of reckless driving in October, when he allegedly ran a red light and sped through a 25 mph zone before crashing into a vehicle in which Abouab was a passenger. The impact of the T-bone collision resulted in her death, leading to serious legal consequences for Bruno. His case had been unfolding in the courts, drawing public attention due to both his influencer status and the severity of the charges against him.
His sudden death raises many questions about whether it was accidental, self-inflicted, or involved other factors. Given his prominence on social media, reactions from his followers and the broader public are likely to be mixed, with some mourning his loss and others focusing on the tragic circumstances that led to his legal troubles. Meanwhile, authorities will continue their investigations to determine what led to his unexpected passing.
