Two Thais have died after being hit by a car while crossing a road near Miami Beach in the United States, with police arresting a suspect believed to have been intoxicated during the incident.

It happened on the evening of March 18. Authorities detained 42-year-old Adan Negron-Morris in connection with the fatal collision.

The victims, identified as 22-year-old Sarisa Kongduang and 24-year-old Gomon Laowatdhanasapya, were reportedly crossing the road when they were hit at speed. Sarisa was a student at Indiana University, while Gomon had graduated from the same institution two years earlier. They were in Florida for the Spring Break holiday.

Witnesses said the vehicle failed to stop at a red light and accelerated into the pedestrians. Bystanders rushed to assist the two, who were found unconscious and in critical condition. Both were transported to hospital but later died.

Police said the driver did not stop at the scene and instead continued driving before abandoning the vehicle and attempting to run away. Officers caught him within minutes.

During questioning, Negron-Morris reportedly claimed he had intended to take his own life and admitted to driving while intoxicated but stated he was unaware he had struck two people. Investigators identified a history of mental health issues.