Woman attacked and run over in shocking Fort Lauderdale incident

In Pembroke Park, Florida, a woman named Maggie Alexandre was severely injured after being intentionally struck by a vehicle at a gas station. The incident occurred on September 12, 2024, around 2:30 a.m. Alexandre was a passenger in a car that had stopped at the Orion gas station when she exited the vehicle to go into the store. At that moment, Kristopher Roman approached and deliberately hit her with his car before fleeing the scene. Surveillance footage corroborates that the driver steered the vehicle towards her, indicating that the act was premeditated rather than an accident. Following the incident, Maggie Alexandre suffered multiple broken bones, severe cuts on her face, and back injuries, resulting in her immediate need for hospitalization at Memorial Regional Hospital. Friends and family members have expressed concern regarding the severity of her injuries and the potential long-term impact on her mobility, as she faces the possibility of relying on a wheelchair for up to a year during her recovery. After the attack, law enforcement conducted an investigation that led them to identify Kristopher Roman as the suspect. Roman was found and arrested shortly after the attacks, facing charges of attempted felony murder. During a court hearing, a judge denied him bail and mandated that he must have no contact with the victim. Furthermore, Roman was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation, highlighting concerns about his psychological state and motivations behind this act of violence. In the aftermath of the attack, Alexandre expressed her gratitude for the arrest, noting that while she is fortunate to be alive, the incident serves as a grim reminder of road safety and the potential dangers faced by individuals. She emphasized the need for increased awareness on the roads to prevent such targeted actions, reflecting the fear and strain that violent encounters can impose on communities. The Pembroke Park police are still exploring the circumstances surrounding the event to understand if there was any prior relationship between Roman and Alexandre, as the investigation remains ongoing.