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21-year-old man accused in Hialeah hit-and-run that left cyclist dead faces judge
By Rubén Rosario at WSVN 7 News
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
A young man accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Hialeah appeared in court. Leonel Lejandro Laferte stood before Miami -Dade Circuit Court Judge David Young, Friday morning. Young found probable cause for the 21-year-old suspect. He will remain under house arrest if he posts bond, which was set at $50,
Key takeaway Investigators said the victim, also 21, was believed to be headed to work on his bicycle when he was hit.
Why this matters in The Miami
The hit-and-run incident in Hialeah that claimed the life of a young cyclist is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by bicyclists on Miami-Dade County's roads. As the case against Leonel Lejandro Laferte moves forward, it will be crucial to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including road conditions and traffic patterns at the intersection of Southeast Fourth Avenue and Okeechobee Road. This incident may also raise questions about the need for improved bicycle infrastructure in Hialeah and other neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Wynwood, where cycling is a common mode of transportation. The fact that the victim was believed to be headed to work on his bicycle at the time of the crash underscores the importance of ensuring that commuters have safe and reliable routes to their destinations. The community will be watching to see how the court handles this case and what measures may be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A young man accused in a deadly hit-and-run in Hialeah appeared in court. Leonel Lejandro Laferte stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge David Young, Friday morning. Young found probable cause for the 21-year-old suspect. He will remain under house arrest if he posts bond, which was set at $50,
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