Eswin Mejia Extradited to U.S. for 2016 Death of Sarah Root

After nearly a decade, the illegal immigrant accused in the drunk driving crash that killed Sarah Root is now in U.S. custody to face justice.

Eswin Mejia, accused of killing 21-year-old Sarah Root in a 2016 drunk driving crash, has been extradited from Honduras to the United States.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the extradition, crediting international cooperation with the Honduran government for making it possible.
Mejia fled the U.S. after being released on a $5,000 bond following his arrest for the crash, which occurred the night Root graduated college.
The case has been a focal point in debates over U.S. immigration policies, particularly criticisms of the Obama administration's 'catch and release' practices.
Sarah Root’s family has spent years advocating for justice and legislative reforms, including the introduction of 'Sarah’s Law' to address similar cases.