Charlotte County, FL : Man accused of fatal hit-and-run in Port Charlotte on Tuesday, 25th June 2024

The Florida Highway Patrol and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Port Charlotte.

Deputies and troopers responded to the fatal crash at around 9:24 p.m. on Tuesday near the intersection of US-41 South and Main Street.

Brian Luis Arce, 46, was arrested after driving south on US-41, north of Main Street.

A 23-year-old male riding a skateboard was inside the bike lane on US-41 South.

Arce’s vehicle then collided with the skateboarder, killing him on the scene.


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