TAVARES, Fla. — Members of the Tavares Police and Fire Departments that worked the night of the fatal crash that killed a two-year-old attended a private vigil Friday night.
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In a Facebook post, the Tavares Police Department gave a special shoutout to Officer Bannick, Officer Welte, and Corporal O’Shea, along with the members of the Tavares Fire Department, for attending the vigil.
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People of all ages gathered in the neighborhood where 19-year-old Joshua Aidan Montero was accused of speeding and hitting the two-year-old Monday night.
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The child was riding his bike in front of his house when he was ran over, and later died at the hospital according to police.
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Montero was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter and is being held with no bond.
A GoFundMe has been established to support the 2-year-old’s family. To donate, click here.
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