Deputies were able to follow a trail of breadcrumbs, or in this case, truck parts, and, along with the help of witnesses, find and identify a suspect in a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the late morning in Le Roy on Monday.
James J. Riechel, 39, of Britt Road, Le Roy, was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, following too closely, driving without a license and reckless driving.
According to reports, Riechel's 2002 Dodge pickup struck a Waste Management garbage truck that was in the midst of making its rounds.
A witness said as the Waste Management driver called to report the accident, Riechel fled the scene.
The accident was reported at 11:40 a.m. in the area of 8550 North Road, Le Roy.
There were no injuries reported.
The accident was investigated by Sheriff's Deputy Joseph Loftus.
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