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Suspect in custody after bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Hialeah, police say
By CBS Miami Team at CBS4 Miami
· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
A man is in custody after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Hialeah, killing a man riding his bike early Thursday morning. Hialeah police said that around 4:11 a.m., a dark-colored vehicle was traveling near the intersection of Southeast 4th Avenue and East Okeechobee Road when it
Key takeaway After the collision, police said the driver of the vehicle, identified by police as 21-year-old Leonel Alejandro Laferte, failed to stop and continued traveling down East Okeechobee Road.
Why this matters in The Miami
The hit-and-run crash in Hialeah that killed a bicyclist is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by cyclists in Miami-Dade County. As the region continues to grow and urbanize, the need for safe and protected bike lanes becomes increasingly urgent. The intersection of Southeast 4th Avenue and East Okeechobee Road, where the crash occurred, is a busy thoroughfare that highlights the importance of infrastructure designed with cyclist safety in mind. The fact that the suspect, Leonel Alejandro Laferte, was driving with a suspended license also raises questions about the effectiveness of the county's licensing and enforcement mechanisms. As the case against Laferte moves forward, the community will be watching to see how the justice system holds him accountable for his actions, and whether the incident will prompt renewed efforts to improve road safety for cyclists in Miami-Dade County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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