Suspect in custody after bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Hialeah, police say - CBS Miami

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

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Hialeah Florida in Hialeah, Florida: A dark-colored vehicle hit a bicyclist near the intersection of Southeast 4th Avenue and East Okeechobee Road in Hialeah early Thursday morning, around 4:11 a.m. The driver, identified as 21‐year‐old Leonel Alejandro Laferte, fled the scene but was later arrested. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Suspect in custody after bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Hialeah, police say - CBS Miami

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