Uber Eats Delivery Driver Killed in Hit-and-Run in Hialeah: Latest Updates

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

Summary

Bicycle Crash Hialeah Florida in Hialeah, Florida: An Uber Eats delivery driver, Kenneth Wimbley Jr., was struck by a dark-colored vehicle while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Southeast Fourth Avenue and East Okeechobee Road in Hialeah around 4:11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2026. The driver fled the scene, leaving Wimbley severely injured; he later died from his injuries. A suspect, Leonel Alejandro Laferte, was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Kenneth Wimbley Jr Cyclist Fatal
Kenneth Wimbley Jr. Named in reporting
Leonel Alejandro Laferte Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Uber Eats Delivery Driver Killed in Hit-and-Run in Hialeah: Latest Updates

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