Connecticut man charged in Stamford hit-and-run incident resulting in the death of a 12-year-old boy.

A man from Connecticut has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident that tragically claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy earlier this year, according to an announcement made by police on Tuesday. Juan Carlos Umana-Umana, a 41-year-old resident of Stamford, surrendered to law enforcement authorities on Monday after a warrant for his arrest was issued.

The charges against Umana-Umana are related to an incident that occurred on August 2 in Stamford, which resulted in the death of Brisley Reyes, a boy poised to begin seventh grade at Dolan Middle School. Law enforcement officials report that at the time of the accident, Reyes was riding a mini-bike along with a relative who was on a scooter. They had apparently pulled over to the shoulder of Courtland Avenue for reasons that remain unclear.

As Reyes and his relative were stationary on the side of the road, Umana-Umana drove past in a 2004 Honda Accord. According to police reports, he collided with Reyes and his mini-bike before fleeing the scene. The impact was severe, causing Reyes to be thrown into a nearby yard. Bystanders immediately attempted to revive him with CPR until first responders arrived and transported him to a hospital. Tragically, Reyes was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.

Despite fleeing, law enforcement officials quickly identified Umana-Umana as a suspect in the incident. Initial contact with him revealed that he was uncooperative, demanding legal representation instead of answering questions. A thorough investigation, lasting nearly three months, led to charges against him for motor vehicle misconduct, tampering with evidence, and evading responsibility.

Umana-Umana has since been released from custody after posting a bond set at 0,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 10 to address the charges. The tragic loss of Brisley Reyes has stirred emotions and raised discussions about road safety and responsibilities among drivers, emphasizing the critical importance of pedestrian and cyclist safety in urban environments. The community mourns the loss of a promising young student whose life was cut short in this preventable incident. Media News Source will continue to monitor this case as it develops.