Arrest made in Collier County hit-and-run that critically injured teen

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Juan Pablo Alvizurez Giron (Credit: CCSO booking photo)

The driver who troopers say struck a teen and left the scene in Collier County last week has been arrested.

Juan Pablo Alvizurez Giron, 46, of Naples was arrested Wednesday for leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, a felony charge. He was transported to Collier County Jail and was later released on bond.

The crash happened 6:40 a.m. Sept. 3, on US-41 at Southwest Boulevard. The Florida Highway Patrol said Alvizurez Giron was driving his 2006 Ford F-150 westbound on US-41 in the right lane approaching the intersection of Southwest Blvd., where 14-year-old Jamesly Malande was walking in the crosswalk.

The front of Alvizurez Giron’s truck struck Malande, causing serious injuries. He was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital, where he is still recovering. His injuries, including a broken leg and hand, were so bad, it was days before he could even speak.

“I don’t remember what I did that morning,” Malande told WINK News over the phone. “I just kinda remember waking up in a hospital bed.”

Jamesly Malande, 14, in a hospital bed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Lely. (Credit: Lucienne Malande)

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