14-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Rickenbacker Causeway Cyclist Crash

Fatal Crash on Rickenbacker Causeway

• 💔 A 14-year-old is facing charges after a fatal collision with a cyclist on the Rickenbacker Causeway.
• 🚴 The victim was on a bike ride with his wife on Friday night when the incident occurred.
• 🚓 Police state the teenager was riding an electric motorcycle as part of a large group of teens riding dirt bikes.

Arrest and Charges

• 🚨 Miami police arrested Vladimir Cuchin, 14, who later turned himself in to homicide detectives.
• 💥 According to the arrest report, the teen accelerated to get to the front of the group and rear-ended the victim.
• 🤕 The victim sustained severe injuries, including bleeding from his nose and ears, and hit his head on a concrete wall.
• 🏥 Both the suspect and the victim were taken to the hospital, where the victim later passed away.

Suspect's Background and Legal Ramifications

• 🚫 Police noted the teen did not have a valid driver's license due to failure to attend school.
• ⚖️ He is now facing a third-degree felony charge.