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Florida woman mows down scooter rider, flees to dealership
Florida woman accused of hitting pedestrian with car then fleeing to work to fix vehicle.
In brief
Florida woman accused of hitting pedestrian with car then fleeing to work to fix vehicle. Keila Isabel Maldonado, 21, is charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving death and tampering with evidence after allegedly mowing down a scooter rider and driving to her Lexus dealership to get repairs…
Florida woman accused of hit-and-run
Keila Isabel Maldonado, 21, is charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving death and tampering with evidence.
Crash on Sheridan Street
Deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. Saturday to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Sheridan Street near SE 2nd Avenue in Dania Beach, Florida.
Victim died
The victim, who was not identified, died.
Hyundai Sonata debris found
Investigators recovered debris from a late-model Hyundai Sonata at the crash scene.
Lexus employee reports suspect
A Lexus of North Miami security manager reported Maldonado brought a 2025 Sonata to inquire about repairs.
Car damage and blood found
The Sonata had passenger-side front bumper and windshield damage with blood and human tissue on the vehicle.
Maldonado's story
Maldonado told co-workers she drove the Sonata to the beach without permission after hitting a scooter rider.
Maldonado fled scene
Maldonado pulled into a shopping plaza after the crash and watched paramedics and police arrive.
Maldonado admitted to crime
Maldonado admitted to striking the person on the scooter and not calling 911 or speaking with police.
Arrest details
Maldonado was arrested and held on $51,000 bond in Broward County Jail.
Next court date
Her next court date was not immediately listed.
Vehicle damage analysis
Investigators determined the damage to the vehicle was consistent with debris recovered at the scene.
Maldonado's timeline
Maldonado took the rental car to the beach without permission, mowed down a scooter rider, and returned to her dealership to get repairs.
Consequence
Maldonado faces charges for failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving death and tampering with evidence.
The essence
Keila Isabel Maldonado, 21, is charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving death and tampering with evidence after allegedly mowing down a scooter rider and driving to her Lexus dealership to get repairs.
