JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run as of Friday afternoon, according to court records.
Edwin Rumaldo Amaya was booked into jail at 2:44 p.m. in Duval County. He is charged with vehicular homicide, operating a vehicle without a driver's license and leaving the scene of a crash involving death.
FHP officers have also located the car, a Chevy Tahoe, that was involved in the fatal crash.
A 28-year-old man died of his injuries at a local hospital while a 36-year-old man is recovering from minor injuries from the crash, according to the FHP report.
The victim who was killed has since been identified as Lester 'Nicco' Bagakuhog by his father, Newton. Nicco was the youngest in his family. He was a forklift driver.
“He’s a friendly guy. I cannot believe it. My wife has been crying. We love Nicco. We really love Nicco. I’m trying my best not to be emotional," the victim's father told First Coast News.
The crash happened at 7:12 p.m. on Thursday. FHP said two motorcyclists slowed down at a red light before a vehicle behind them sped up, running them over.
The crash took place on Beach Boulevard, just east of Tamaya Boulevard, causing traffic in the area. Drivers heading eastbound were being turned around and detoured onto Kernan Boulevard.
If you know any information regarding this incident, please call the Florida Highway Patrol at 904-695-4000.
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