Man Charged in Girlfriend's I-95 Murder Extradited to Miami-Dade

Lorent Pion accused of beating and dragging victim Nahomi Valentina Cittadini onto highway, where she was struck and killed

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:48pm

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A man charged with the 2024 murder of his girlfriend on Interstate 95 in Miami has been extradited from Broward County to Miami-Dade to face a second-degree murder charge. Lorent Pion, 30, is accused of beating 22-year-old Nahomi Valentina Cittadini on the side of the highway and then dragging her into a travel lane, where she was struck and killed by a vehicle.

Why it matters

This case highlights the issue of domestic violence and the need for stronger intervention and protection for victims, as Cittadini's family said Pion was abusive and a previous violent attack was caught on camera but not properly addressed by authorities at the time.

The details

According to police, Pion led authorities on a pursuit after the incident that ended when he crashed into multiple vehicles near Red Road and Miramar Parkway. He then tried to flee on foot but was taken into custody. Cittadini's family said Pion was the victim's boyfriend and that he was abusive, citing a violent attack caught on camera in August 2024 where Pion was seen violently beating and throwing Cittadini to the ground in Miami Beach. Police responded at the time but Cittadini told officers nothing happened.

  • The incident occurred on December 7, 2024 on Interstate 95 near Ives Dairy Road.
  • Pion was recently sentenced in an unrelated case before being extradited to Miami-Dade on March 30, 2026 to face the murder charge.

The players

Lorent Pion

A 30-year-old man charged with the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Nahomi Valentina Cittadini, on Interstate 95 in 2024.

Nahomi Valentina Cittadini

A 22-year-old woman who was killed on Interstate 95 in 2024, allegedly by her boyfriend Lorent Pion.

Maria Benitez

The mother of victim Nahomi Valentina Cittadini, who said Pion was abusive towards her daughter.

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What they’re saying

“That shouldn't be done to even an animal. I don't know what was going through his head... He, based on the images of what he was doing, seems to have a phobia of women because I don't understand it.”

— Maria Benitez, Mother of victim Nahomi Valentina Cittadini

“I am innocent, I didn't kill my girl. It was a car accident and the car that hit her ran away and nobody is looking for!!!”

— Lorent Pion

What’s next

Pion will remain held without bond as he faces the second-degree murder charge in Miami-Dade County.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for greater awareness and action around domestic violence, as well as improved coordination between law enforcement and the justice system to protect vulnerable victims and hold abusers accountable before violence escalates to murder.