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A man from LaBelle has been arrested for the hit-and-run that killed a 15-year-old in September. According to Florida Highway Patrol, on September 14, a Toyota SUV struck a 15-year-old bicyclist riding on Case Road in Labelle, Hendry County. The 15-year-old bicyclist was pronounced deceased on scene, and the driver fled the scene in the Toyota SUV. RELATED: Visitation for LaBelle teen killed in hit-and-run The next day, Florida Highway Patrol located and impounded the Toyota SUV. On October 20, 2023, FHP arrested the accused hit-and-run driver, Hector Santiago Jr., 28 of Labelle. He was charged with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of a death, and driving on a revoked license involving a death. He was booked into the Hendry County Jail. WINK News spoke to Eduardo’s family. Eduardo’s parents emphasized making Case and Evans Road safer by implementing speed bumps and lights. RELATED: LaBelle community wants change after 15-year-old killed in hit-and-run “Necesitamos solucion. Solucion para los ninos,” Eduardo’s mother, Juany Escobedo, said that we need a solution for the kids. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the investigation is still active and wouldn’t comment further on the case.