Arrest made after bicyclist death in Hialeah hit-and-run

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hialeah, Florida
intersection of Southeast Fourth Avenue and East Okeechobee Road
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Hialeah Florida in Hialeah, Florida: A dark‐colored vehicle struck a bicyclist near the intersection of Southeast Fourth Avenue and East Okeechobee Road around 4 a.m. The bicyclist died from his injuries, and the driver was later arrested for leaving the scene of an accident involving death.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Arrest made after bicyclist death in Hialeah hit-and-run | Miami Herald

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