Suspect arrested after cyclist killed in hit-and-run in Hialeah, police say – NBC 6 South Florida

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Southeast 4th Avenue and East Okeechobee Road
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Incident type
Hit and run, Bicycle, Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Hialeah Florida in Hialeah, Florida: A cyclist was struck by a dark-colored vehicle near Southeast 4th Avenue and East Okeechobee Road in Hialeah early Thursday at about 4:11 a.m. The driver fled the scene, but police later arrested a suspect who failed to stop after the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Cyclist Cyclist Fatal
Leonel Alejandro Laferte Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Suspect arrested after cyclist killed in hit-and-run in Hialeah, police say – NBC 6 South Florida

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