Extradited suspect to face charges in Nebraska case

A man accused of killing Sarah Root in a drunk driving incident in 2016 has been extradited to the United States from Honduras. Eswin Mejia, who fled the U.S. after posting bond, was taken into custody in Honduras before being sent back to face charges. Sarah Root, a 21-year-old woman, died after Mejia allegedly crashed into her vehicle at a stoplight in Omaha, Nebraska. Following the incident, Mejia was arrested but left the country. He was later added to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "Most Wanted" list. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the extradition on social media, emphasizing that justice would finally be served for Root’s death. He noted that the Trump administration remained committed to bringing Mejia back to the U.S. Mejia had entered the U.S. as an unaccompanied child in 2013. After being placed with his brother in Omaha, he was not immediately detained by ICE after his arrest for motor vehicle homicide in 2016. In February, the U.S. and Honduras agreed to uphold a long-standing extradition treaty, despite recent tensions between the two nations. Lawmakers have expressed their dedication to ensuring accountability for Root's tragic death.