A man from Pompano Beach received a state prison sentence for a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist from Boca Raton.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) said on April 29, 2023, at around 5:38 a.m., Samuel Carvalho Vasconcelloswas driving his Chevrolet Malibu on SW 18th Street.
In the crash report, Vasconcellos collided into 46-year-old Longuino Amaral Jr. while he was riding his bike. Investigators noted that Amaral’s bike had front and rear lights on. Amaral was thrown from his bicycle, landing on the top of the Chevrolet.
Detectives said although Vasconcellos did stop the car, he fled the scene without leaving his information.
The 46-year-old died at the Delray Medical Center a few days later leaving behind a 4-year-old daughter.
The sheriff’s office said an arrest warrant was issued for Vasconcellos and he was arrested on May 9. On August 29, Vasconcellos was found guilty of leaving the scene of a crash involving death and sentenced to four years in state prison, PBSO said.
In addition to his sentencing,Vasconcellos must also undergo:
- 5 years of probation
- 12 months of community control 2
- 100 hours of community service
- Driver’s license suspended for 3 years
- No possession or consumption of drugs or alcohol without a prescription
The community in Boca Raton has since come together following the death of the 46-year-old bicyclist, demanding safer biking infrastructure.
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Source: cbs12
