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2/14/13 Vehicle debris could help solve fatal hit-and-run, Sunrise police say - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/crime/fl-sunrise-bicycle-fatal-20130204,0,364574.story 1/2 0 Tweet Tweet 12 The body of John Quintal, 49, and his damaged bicycle w ere found in the sw ale of the 2100 block of Sunset Strip Sunday night. (Sunrise Police Department / February 4, 2013) Home > New s > Crime By Tonya Alanez , Sun Sentinel 5:36 p.m. EST, February 4, 2013 74° F, Clear Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 11:09 PM EST HOME NEWS BROWARD PALM BEACH SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT TRAVEL LIFESTYLE BUSINESS HEALTH OPINION WEIRD Tiger Woods Westminster Dogs Kate Upton Daily Deal: Free Food WEEKLY ADS HOT TOPICS Search Driver sought in Sunrise hit-and-run that killed bicyclist SUNRISE — — Police are hunting for the driver who fled after hitting a bicyclist Sunday night, leaving the dead man lying in the swale next to his damaged bicycle, authorities said. The body of John Quintal, 49, of Sunrise, was found about 9:10 p.m. in the 2100 block of Sunset Strip, said Sgt. Rodney Hailey, of the Sunrise Police Department. Also discovered at the scene were silver paint chips and remnants of a damaged headlight. Sunrise traffic homicide officers are hoping to use the vehicle debris to determine the make and model of the vehicle and solve the case, Hailey said. Quintal, wearing black sneakers, blue jeans, a long- sleeved blue shirt and a vest, was pronounced dead at the scene. Next to him lay his chrome BMX-type bicycle, its front tire smashed. There was aluminum foil in the front wheel spokes. Investigators urge anyone with information to call Officer Jeremy Copas at 954-746-3342 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. [email protected] , 954-356-4542 or Twitter @talanez Submit CONNECT WITH US Facebook Twitter Google+ Y ouTube Newsletters Text alerts RSS Sun Sentinel Like 19,007 Mobile Phone (required) Send me the following alerts: Weather News Lotto Sports Weird Florida Business Entertainment Events Deals You can also sign up by texting any of the above keywords to 23539. You will receive no more than 5 messages/week per alert list. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel or text HELP for info. You may receive subsequent messages clarifying or confirming your Stop request. Privacy Policy: priv acy.tribune.com SURVEILLANCE VIDEOS Surveillance: Pompano Subway r… Sun Sentinel Oct 29, 2012 Surveillance: how burglary suspects… Surveillance: Walk-up robbers hit … Surveillance: Pompano Subway Surveillance: serial robber hits same… STORIES EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT Kiper: Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson could be Dolphins' first-round pick 244 DIGITAL M EM BERSHIPS OBITUARIES WEATHER LOTTERY HOROSCOPES HOM E DELIVERY REWARDS ADVERTISE CBS12 EL SENTINEL CLASSIFIED Sign the guest book for John Quintal Blog | Crime and Safety: News and tips about staying safe Crimes that shocked South Florida 2151 Sunset Strip Sunrise Fl USA Related Maps Recommend 34 DIGITAL MEMBERSHIPS HOME DELIVERY PLACE AN AD JOBS CARS REAL ESTATE RENTALS MERCHANDISE CLASSIFIED NOTICES Sign In or Sign Up

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Page 1: Driver sought in Sunrise hit-and-run that killed bicyclist ...Feb 02, 2015  · Driver sought in Sunrise hit-and-run that killed bicyclist SUNRISE — — Police are hunting for the

2/14/13 Vehicle debris could help solve fatal hit-and-run, Sunrise police say - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/crime/fl-sunrise-bicycle-fatal-20130204,0,364574.story 1/2

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The body of John Quintal, 49, and his damaged bicycle w ere found in the sw ale of the 2100 block of Sunset Strip

Sunday night. (Sunrise Police Department / February 4, 2013)

Home > New s > Crime

By Tonya Alanez, Sun Sentinel

5:36 p.m. EST, February 4, 2013

74° F, Clear

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 201311:09 PM EST

HOME NEWS BROWARD PALM BEACH SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT TRAVEL LIFESTYLE BUSINESS HEALTH OPINION WEIRD

Tiger Woods Westminster Dogs Kate Upton Daily Deal: Free FoodWEEKLY ADS HOT TOPICS Search

Driver sought in Sunrise hit-and-run thatkilled bicyclist

SUNRISE — —

Police are hunting for the driver who fled after hitting abicyclist Sunday night, leaving the dead man lying in theswale next to his damaged bicycle, authorities said.

The body of John Quintal, 49, of Sunrise, was foundabout 9:10 p.m. in the 2100 block of Sunset Strip, saidSgt. Rodney Hailey, of the Sunrise Police Department.

Also discovered at the scene were silver paint chips andremnants of a damaged headlight.

Sunrise traffic homicide officers are hoping to use thevehicle debris to determine the make and model of thevehicle and solve the case, Hailey said.

Quintal, wearing black sneakers, blue jeans, a long-sleeved blue shirt and a vest, was pronounced dead atthe scene.

Next to him lay his chrome BMX-type bicycle, its front tiresmashed. There was aluminum foil in the front wheelspokes.

Investigators urge anyone with information to call OfficerJeremy Copas at 954-746-3342 or Broward CrimeStoppers at 954-493-8477.

[email protected], 954-356-4542 or Twitter@talanez

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