Sarasota Mother Dies After Hit-and-Run That Killed Her Two Children

Taeler Bennett, a 29-year-old mother, has died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident on February 10 that also claimed the lives of her two young children, 2-year-old Rio and 5-month-old Kiylan. The family was crossing North Washington Boulevard when struck by a Lexus driven by 72-year-old June Fenton, who fled the scene. Fenton was arrested on March 3 and initially charged with leaving the scene of a crash resulting in fatalities and serious injury, but these charges are expected to be upgraded following Bennett's death. Bennett's family expressed outrage over Fenton's bond status, lamenting that she was able to return to her home while their loved ones are deceased. Fenton's defense attorney claimed she thought she hit a dog and did not realize the severity of the situation. The emotional toll on the family is profound, as they mourn their children and now Bennett as well.