Sarah Root

Sarah Root

victim United States

Sarah Root was an American citizen tragically killed in 2016 when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Eswin Mejía, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time. Her case gained attention due to the circumstances surrounding her death and the subsequent manhunt for Mejía, who became a fugitive.

Born on Jan 01, 1995 (30 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
150,661
Power
9,558$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 150,661 $21,000,000 9,558$
Totals 1 331,002,651 150,661 $21,000,000 9,558$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Sarah Root immediately grabbed her phone to call 911 while her husband went to check the hallway. 7

Fox News: Repeat offender allegedly breaks into Denver home, heads toward kids' rooms

Honduras Honduras: Sarah Root unfortunately passed away in a hospital after being struck by Eswin Gabriel Mejía's vehicle. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Hondureño acusado de atropellar a una mujer será extraditado a EEUU

United States United States: Sarah Root was killed in a crash involving Eswin Mejia in January 2016. 5

The New York Times: Honduras Moves to Extradite Man Accused of Killing Iowa Woman

Honduras Honduras: Sarah Root was an American citizen who was allegedly killed by Eswin Mejía in 2016. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Hondureño capturado por crimen contra Sara Root