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Police arrested and charged the man involved in hit-and-run accident with bicyclist last weekend

Charleston, South Carolina – Following the fatal hit-and-run accident last weekend, one man was arrested and charged the police confirm.

The fatal collision took place on March 14 when a vehicle hit bicyclist that died on the spot. The vehicle fled the scene before the first responders arrives on the scene.

Napoleon Ramos, Jr., 27, was arrested on Wednesday for his involvement in the accident.

Ramos is accused for fatally hitting the bicyclist near the intersection of Rivers Avenue and Remount Road.

He is still in jail awaiting his bond hearing Thursday.

Ramos is charged for Failure to Report a Collision Involving Death, Improper Turn, Leaving the Scene of a Collision Involving Death and Reckless Homicide.

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