Florida Man Laughs After Running Down Woman in Road Rage Incident

A Florida man, Boris Twillman, 57, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder following a shocking road rage incident in Largo, where he allegedly ran down 23-year-old Jermeria Holycross. The incident occurred on August 10, as Holycross was driving with her younger brother and her boyfriend’s children. Twillman reportedly began tailgating her vehicle, prompting Holycross to pull over, believing she had been rear-ended. Witnesses claim that Twillman smiled at her before accelerating and striking her with his Jeep Wrangler, dragging her alongside her car. The aftermath of the incident was traumatic for Holycross's family, who witnessed the event unfold. Her mother, Tammy Holycross, recounted the horror of seeing her daughter struck while the children in the car believed she had died. Jermeria sustained severe injuries, including a broken pelvis, ribs, and leg, along with facial cuts and road rash. Her family expressed their relief that she survived, emphasizing their commitment to supporting her through a potentially long recovery process. Twillman, a veteran, was out on bail for a previous incident involving the alleged pistol-whipping of his son, which resulted in serious injuries. Following the road rage incident, he contacted police to report an unspecified event but denied involvement. He is now being held in Pinellas County Jail without bond as the investigation continues. The family of Holycross is grappling with the emotional toll of the incident, with her aunt expressing gratitude that she is still alive.