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LaBelle man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run

15-year-old bicyclist killed

Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
Posted 10/20/23

On Sept. 14, 2023, a Toyota SUV struck a 15-year-old bicyclist riding on Case Road in LaBelle, Hendry County.

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LaBelle man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run

15-year-old bicyclist killed

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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent

LABELLE -- On Sept. 14, 2023, a Toyota SUV struck a 15-year-old bicyclist riding on Case Road in Labelle, Hendry County. The 15-year-old bicyclist was pronounced deceased on scene and the driver fled the scene in the Toyota SUV. 

On Sept. 15, 2023, the Florida Highway Patrol located and impounded the Toyota SUV.

On Oct. 20, 2023, the Florida Highway Patrol arrested the accused hit and run driver, Hector Santiago Jr., 25 of LaBelle. He was charged with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene with death and driving on a revoked license involving a death. He was booked into the Hendry County Jail.

Hector Santiago was arrested Oct. 20 by Florida Highway Patrol officers. Santiago is accused in the hit-and-run death of a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Hector Santiago was arrested Oct. 20 by Florida Highway Patrol officers. Santiago is accused in the hit-and-run death of a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Florida Highway Patrol recovered the vehicle reported used in the hit-and-run crash on Sept. 15.
Florida Highway Patrol recovered the vehicle reported used in the hit-and-run crash on Sept. 15.

hit-and-run, Labelle, bicyclist, 15-year-old

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