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Hit-and-Run Decapitates Motorcyclist in Bayamón, 15-Year Penalty Possible

6/11/2026

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A hit-and-run driver struck motorcyclist Haleymarie Marrero Meléndez in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, causing her decapitation.
Investigators said her handbag strap snagged as she was thrown from the bike, leading to fatal injuries.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the crash site to determine how the collision occurred.
Authorities note that fleeing a fatal collision can carry a prison sentence of up to 15 years.

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A hit-and-run driver struck motorcyclist Haleymarie Marrero Meléndez in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, causing her decapitation.
Investigators said her handbag strap snagged as she was thrown from the bike, leading to fatal injuries.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the crash site to determine how the collision occurred.
Authorities note that fleeing a fatal collision can carry a prison sentence of up to 15 years.