Orlando man charged in 2023 fatal hit-and-run of scooter rider

Nico Anthony Torres, 30, faces two felony charges for the crash that killed Skye Van Dyne, 28, near UCF campus.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car headlight lens, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the aftermath of a hit-and-run crash.The damaged headlight of the vehicle involved in a deadly 2023 hit-and-run crash near the University of Central Florida campus.Today in Orlando

Nico Anthony Torres, 30, has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death and vehicular homicide for a 2023 incident where he struck and killed 28-year-old Skye Van Dyne, who was riding an electric scooter near the University of Central Florida's main campus. Torres allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which data from his truck's infotainment system showed occurred while he was traveling at 88 mph in a 45 mph zone.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes, especially those involving vulnerable road users like scooter riders, are an ongoing public safety concern in the Orlando area. This case highlights the need for stricter enforcement and harsher penalties to deter such reckless and dangerous behavior on the roads.

The details

On February 18, 2023, Torres was driving his white 2022 Ford F-350 pickup truck northbound on Bonneville Drive near Scranton Avenue when he failed to observe Van Dyne, who was also traveling northbound on the same road. The right front of Torres' truck struck Van Dyne from behind, propelling her more than 105 feet before she came to rest on the east shoulder of the road. Van Dyne was pronounced dead at the scene. Torres continued driving north on Bonneville Drive, fleeing the crash. A Crimeline tip in March 2023 led investigators to the truck, which was found parked in the backyard of a home on Judge Avenue with visible damage. FDLE lab analysis confirmed that plastic debris recovered from the crash scene matched pieces from the passenger-side headlight of Torres' truck.

  • On February 18, 2023, the fatal crash occurred.
  • In March 2023, a Crimeline tip led investigators to Torres' truck.
  • On April 6, 2026, Torres was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death and vehicular homicide.

The players

Nico Anthony Torres

A 30-year-old Orlando resident who has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death and vehicular homicide for the 2023 incident that killed Skye Van Dyne.

Skye Van Dyne

A 28-year-old woman who was riding an electric scooter and was struck and killed by Torres' truck in the 2023 incident near the University of Central Florida's main campus.

Florida Highway Patrol

The law enforcement agency that investigated the 2023 fatal hit-and-run crash and charged Torres with the two felony counts.

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What’s next

Torres is scheduled to appear in court on April 20, 2026, where a judge will determine if he will be allowed to post bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stricter enforcement and harsher penalties to deter reckless and dangerous driving behavior that puts vulnerable road users at risk. It also underscores the importance of the public's role in reporting information that can help solve hit-and-run incidents.