Julio A. Reyes, 38, died March 28, 2021, in Bradenton, Florida, after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run. Reports say he was sitting or sleeping in the grass next to a sidewalk when a black Infiniti sedan lost control, hit a pole, and then struck him. The driver and owner of the vehicle was identified as Julio Torres, who fled the scene.

The Bradenton Police Department investigated and obtained an arrest warrant for Torres on counts that included vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of a crash involving death, and driving with a suspended license. Funeral services were handled by Shannon Funeral Homes; family members described their deep sorrow.

Anyone with information about Torres’s whereabouts was asked to contact investigators or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers. If anyone knew Julio Reyes or witnessed that night, can you share what you remember?