Donald Piele Fatally Struck in St. Paul Hit-and-Run on February 11, 2026

On February 11, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Donald Piele, age 66, was fatally struck while operating a mobility scooter in a marked crosswalk along Phalen Boulevard near Rose Avenue. The collision involved a speeding black sedan that failed to stop after the impact. Piele was discovered unresponsive at the scene with significant vehicle debris surrounding him and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Authorities identified 21-year-old Erick Gabriel Fuentes-Morales as the driver responsible for the incident. He was subsequently charged with felony criminal vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident. Evidence, including surveillance footage and vehicle debris, confirmed the sequence of events leading to the fatality. The St. Paul Police Department continues to investigate as the case moves toward court proceedings. The tragedy underscores the persistent danger posed by hit-and-run incidents and the legal consequences for those who flee after causing serious injury or death.