OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — A 18-year-old Okeechobee County man was arrested Thursday in a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian that occurred earlier this month.
Cameron Runyon was charged with vehicular manslaughter with a bond set at $100,000, fleeing with disregard of safety of others with a bond of $25,000 and driving under the influence — causing death and failure to render aid with a bond of $250,000. He was transported to the county jail.
The crash happened around 1 a.m. on Dec. 11 at Southeast Fifth Street and Southwest 16th Avenue.
Runyon is accused of striking Erika Smith with his pickup truck. She sustained multiple injuries, including broken bones, and later died.
During a 911 call, a vehicle description and direction of travel was provided. Deputies were able to find the vehicle and apprehend the suspected driver near the EYDC Boys School at 7200 Hghway 441.
