Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 12, 2026 —

Suspect Surrenders in Fatal Hialeah Hit-and-Run

Leonel Alejandro Laferte, a 21-year-old man, has surrendered to Hialeah police regarding a fatal hit-and-run incident. The crash resulted in the death of cyclist Kenneth William Wimbley.

The incident took place early on June 11 near the intersection of Southeast Fourth Avenue and East Okeechobee Road in Hialeah. According to reports, Laferte admitted to his involvement in the collision.

Laferte is facing several charges, including leaving the scene of a crash involving death and driving with a suspended license. Further details regarding the circumstances of the crash were not immediately available.

Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mackey on www.local10.com, see more information here.