A Massachusetts woman, Destini Decoff, was brutally injured after confronting an angry driver and was left on life support for three days before passing away. Decoff suffered severe injuries, including a brain bleed, collapsed lungs, broken ribs, shoulder, tibia, and required plastic surgery for facial disfigurement after being struck by the driver, Ryan Sweatt, with his Honda Civic in Hopkinton. Sweatt was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, operating to endanger, and a marked lanes violation. Prosecutors stated that Sweatt fled the scene after hitting Decoff and claimed that she had pulled in front of him and threatened him along with other men.
In a tragic road rage incident, Sweatt made a U-turn at high speed and struck Decoff in the roadway after she and other occupants of the vehicle exited the car. Witness accounts, including one from Brett Martin who saw the event unfold from a nearby pub, described how Decoff was thrown into the air upon impact, with her clothes being ripped off. Sweatt fled the scene but was later caught by Hopkinton Police. The grieving mother of Decoff recounted the horrific incident and expressed her deep sorrow and anger towards Sweatt, hoping for his punishment.
Surveillance footage confirmed witness accounts of the incident, showing Sweatt intentionally turning around and driving towards Decoff before hitting her. The brutal nature of the incident, the injuries sustained by Decoff, and her subsequent passing devastated her family and friends. The Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office has charged Sweatt with multiple offenses related to the incident, including serious bodily injury. However, it is unclear if additional charges will be filed following Decoff’s death.
As the community mourns the loss of Destini Decoff, her mother took to social media to express her grief and anger at the driver responsible for her daughter’s death. The mother described Decoff as her firstborn child and best friend, conveying the profound impact of the loss on her family. Sweatt has entered a not-guilty plea to the charges against him and is set to appear in court in April. The tragedy serves as a reminder of the dangers of road rage incidents and the devastating consequences that can result from confrontations between drivers.
The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, with many expressing shock and disbelief at the brutality of the attack. Sweatt’s actions have been condemned, and the community is demanding accountability for his actions. The tragic loss of Destini Decoff has left a lasting impact on her loved ones and the community, serving as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need to address issues related to road rage and aggressive driving. As the legal process unfolds, the hope for justice and closure for Decoff’s family remains paramount.
