BRADENTON, Fla. – The Bradenton Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of the man who police say is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run late Saturday night.
What we know:
BPD says Julio Torres, 28, lost control of his black Infiniti sedan and hit a pole, then hit a 26-year-old man before driving away from the scene.
Courtesy: Bradenton Police Department.
The victim was found dead near the intersection of 15th St. W and 13th Ave. W.
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Police say Torres was speeding in the moments leading to the crash.
What we don’t know:
BPD has not released the name of the victim.
Charges
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Torres faces the following charges:
- Vehicular homicide
- Leaving the scene of a crash involving death
- Driving while license suspended – second or subsequent charge
Courtesy: Bradenton Police Department.
What you can do:
If you have any information about the whereabouts of Torres, BPD is asking you to contact detectives at 941-932-9300.
Tips can also be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers at manateecrimestoppers.com.
You may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.
The Source: Information for this story came from the Bradenton Police Department.
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