A Boynton Beach man has been handed down a prison sentence after pleading guilty to a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Lantana, Florida, nearly two years ago. Christiano Phillip Wyndham Castronova, age 27, received a sentence of two years and 59 days in state prison along with 11 years probation and a year under house arrest, according to the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office.

In July 2022, Castronova was behind the wheel of his white BMW, aggressively maneuvering to pass slower-moving vehicles on Jog Road when he struck 52-year-old Lesly Ulysse. Despite Ulysse not crossing in a marked crosswalk, Castronova failed to stop and render aid, choosing instead to quickly flee the scene. The WPTV report noted that witnesses observed front-end damage to Castronova's SUV and authorities apprehended him 15 minutes after the incident. Ulysse died at the scene.

Details of the case highlight the moments following the collision, where Castronova "collided with Ulysses before driving past the victim, turned left, and stopped for a brief time, then completing a U-Turn and traveling southbound on South Jog Road," as BocaNewsNow.com stated. Castronova's actions, which included leaving the scene of a crash causing death and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, led to his arrest on July 22, 2022.

Aside from his prison sentence, Castronova is to adhere to several other conditions imposed by the court. This includes having no possession or consumption of alcohol, enduring a three-year suspension of his driver's license, and to strictly take medication as prescribed. The additional directives aim to enforce a level of accountability and prevent potential harm to others in the future, as described by the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office.