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Florida Teen's Earbud Helps Police Catch Hit-and-Run Suspect

A 15-year-old boy's earbud led officers to the home of Peter Bradford Swing, who fled the scene after hitting the teen with his SUV.

  • The accident occurred in Jensen Beach, Florida, involving a 15-year-old bicyclist and a Hyundai Santa Fe driven by Peter Bradford Swing.
  • The teen's earbud, which flew into the suspect's vehicle during the collision, provided geo tracking that led police to Swing's home.
  • Swing attempted to hide the damaged SUV, but officers found it with significant damage and the teen's earbud inside.
  • The suspect confessed to fleeing the scene in a panic due to previous drug-related charges and is currently held without bond.
  • The teen suffered multiple broken bones and a head injury but is expected to make a full recovery.
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