Driver gets 4-year prison term for deadly Fort Myers hit-and-run
A man from Fort Myers has been sentenced to four years in prison and 10 years of probation for a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in January 2024. Wilson Fernando Maliza Guanulema pleaded guilty to leaving the scene involving death, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash took place at Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers when Guanulema struck a man and fled the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Following an investigation by the FHP Traffic Homicide Division, a newer model white Toyota Camry suspected to be the vehicle involved was located at a local repair shop. Guanulema was subsequently arrested and charged with leaving the scene involving death. Please note that this information has been adapted from a broadcast report and carefully reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy.
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