Man killed in e-scooter hit-and-run remembered as “dedicated father”

Saint Cloud Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a hit-and-run that left a 48-year-old e-scooter rider dead.

Police say Angel Sanchez was riding his e-scooter on Old Canoe Creek Road north of Clay Whaley Road around 6 p.m. Saturday night when multiple cars struck Sanchez before he stopped.

According to the go-fund-me family, Sanchez was attacked as he was driving to his mother’s house, which was just 15 minutes away.

An off-duty Orange County deputy attempted to assist at the scene, but Sanchez died from his injuries, police said.

St. “We have a grieving family looking for answers,” said St. Cloud Police Chief Doug Goerke. “We really just want to fill in the pieces and try to explain what happened here.”

Police are still investigating whether Sanchez was on the road, sidewalk or bike path when he was killed; They are therefore asking anyone who may have seen Sanchez riding his e-scooter that day to contact them.

Sanchez’s son told Channel 9 that his father “was loved by many people and was proud of himself for being the best possible father for his children.”

Describing him as a proud new grandfather who loved showing off photos of his grandson, a friend of Sanchez wrote: “He will never be forgotten. We will remember him for his kindness and sensitivity. I hope we can find the person responsible for this tragedy.”

Saint Cloud Police ask anyone with information about the crash to contact them at 407-891-6700 or remain anonymous by calling Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).

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