Road Rage Incident in Key West: Cyclist Struck by Minivan

On the evening of March 20, 2026, a 57-year-old woman, Lisa Marie Sacco, from Saddlebunch Keys, was involved in a road rage incident in Key West, Florida, where she allegedly struck a female cyclist with her minivan and subsequently fled the scene. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. as a couple rode their bicycles near Olivia and Duval streets. Witnesses reported that Sacco followed the couple closely in her white Toyota Sienna, honking and yelling for the woman to move over.

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According to the Key West Police Department, the cyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was struck near Petronia Lane after Sacco allegedly yelled "tourist" at them. The impact caused the cyclist to fall, resulting in injuries to her elbow and knee, for which she was treated at Lower Keys Medical Center. A witness confirmed that Sacco had been tailing the couple through two stop signs before intentionally hitting the cyclist and then driving away to park at Winslow’s Bungalows on Truman Avenue.

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Sacco voluntarily reported to the Key West Police Department around 10:15 p.m., claiming that a bicyclist had run in front of her vehicle. However, she declined to provide further details and requested an attorney. Officer Danielle Fasulo, who responded to the incident, concluded that Sacco had experienced an episode of road rage, intentionally accelerating to strike the victim. As a result, Sacco was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. She remained in custody at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office with no bond listed and is scheduled for arraignment on April 9.

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The Key West Police Department's report indicated that Sacco's actions were deliberate and dangerous, reflecting a serious road rage incident. Officer Fasulo noted the severity of the situation, emphasizing that Sacco's behavior posed a significant threat to public safety.

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While no formal opposition has been reported regarding the police's handling of the incident, the nature of road rage incidents often raises concerns about public safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such occurrences.

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• “it appeared the driver of the white minivan hit the bicyclist on purpose.” — Witness statement

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• “I advised Ms. Sacco I was aware of the situation, and the involved female was transported to the hospital,” — Officer Danielle Fasulo

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Sacco's arraignment is scheduled for April 9, where further legal proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges against her. The incident has sparked discussions about road safety and the implications of aggressive driving behaviors in urban areas.

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