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Scooter rider dies in hit-and-run crash; St. Cloud police seeking tips

Angel Sanchez Sanchez died on Saturday night after being hit by vehicles while riding an electric scooter in St. Cloud, police said. (Ruben Reyes /Ruben Reyes)

ST. CLOUD, Fla. — A man riding an electric scooter died Saturday night after vehicles struck him in St. Cloud, police said.

Police report that they are still investigating whether Angel Sanches was on the road or in the bike lane at the time of the impact. The incident occurred on Old Canoe Creek Road, north of Clay Whaley Road.

The Saint Cloud Police Department called the deadly crash a case of “hit-and-run.”

“We want to hear from you,” the department said in social media posts.

Investigators are asking anyone with tips to call SCPD at 407-891-6700 or Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous.

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