Hector Santiago Jr Arrested In LaBelle Hit And Run Death

LABELLE, FL. -- On September 14, 2023, 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.

On September 15, 2023, the Florida Highway Patrol located and impounded the Toyota SUV.

On October 20, 2023, the Florida Highway Patrol arrested the hit and run driver, Hector Santiago Jr., age 25 of Labelle for Vehicular Homicide, Leaving the Scene with Death and Driving on a Revoked License involving a Death and booked him into the Hendry County Jail.

Santiago has an extensive court and arrest record in Hendry County.