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SARASOTA, Fla. – A woman was arrested on Monday in the Sarasota hit-and-run crash that killed a 2-year-old and 5-month-old and left their mother with critical injuries.
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The Sarasota Police Department said June Fenton was arrested on charges related to the crash, which happened at around 8:30 p.m. on February 10 along North Washington Boulevard near 7th Street.
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Investigators said a Lexus vehicle hit a 2-year-old being pushed in a stroller and a 5-month-old being carried by their 29-year-old mother. Both children died in the crash and the mother was sent to the hospital with critical injuries.
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The driver of the Lexus drove off after the crash, failing to render aid or contact 911, Sarasota police said.
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Pictured: Booking photo for June Fenton (left); suspected vehicle involved in the hit-and-run. Photos Courtesy of Sarasota Police Department. <!–>
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SPD’s traffic homicide investigators, intelligence unit and real-time operations center investigated the case and found the vehicle and driver. The vehicle was recovered, and a search warrant was executed to confirm that evidence collected at the crash site matched the vehicle.
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Police said Fenton fully cooperated with their investigation.
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Fenton was arrested on two counts of leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in a fatality and one count of leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in serious injury. She was taken to the Sarasota County Jail and remains in custody.
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What they’re saying:
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“We appreciate the patience and support shown by the community during this investigation,” Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche said. “This incident has deeply impacted the lives of many.”
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The Source: The information in this story was released by the Sarasota Police Department.
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