Crime & Safety

Florida City Police Officers Arrest Driver Wanted In Fatal Hit-&-Run Of Mini Scooter Rider

David Linares, 58, is facing several charges, including leaving the scene of a fatal crash and tampering with evidence.

(CBS4/Miami Dade Police Department)

September 21, 2021

The Miami-Dade Police Department has announced the arrest of a driver wanted in connection to the fatal hit-and-run of a mini scooter rider.

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David Linares, 58, is facing several charges, including leaving the scene of a fatal crash and tampering with evidence.

The tampering charge comes after the arresting Florida City officers said they caught Linares removing the distinguishable full-size ladder rack on the gray truck connected to the crash.

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