Springfield deadly hit-and-run suspect to face court on Tuesday
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The crash took place on March 27th at the intersection of Parker Street and Verge Street. According to Springfield Police, a vehicle struck 30-year-old Aronde Odom, who was walking his bicycle across the street at the time. Officers located Odom on the ground with deadly injuries and found a vehicle nearby with a bicycle tire lodged under the driver's side. The driver of the vehicle had left the incident before authorities arrived.
Carlos Reyes of Springfield turned himself in the next day. At the time of his surrender, police discovered that he had an active warrant out of Palmer District Court. He was taken into custody and charged in connection with the crash.
Reyes was arraigned on March 31st in Springfield District Court on a charge of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death and was held on $250,000 bail. In court on Tuesday, a judge will hear arguments on whether or not the bail should be revised.
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