Flagler County is mourning the loss of Deputy County Administrator Jorge Salinas, who dedicated his life to service, first to his country and then to his community.

Salinas died Saturday in a tragic hit-and-run crash in DeBary that also claimed the lives of his wife, Nancy, and a third person riding a motorcycle. According to investigators, the driver of a Dodge Durango caused a chain-reaction collision and fled the scene. Flagler County deputies later found the vehicle abandoned.

County Commission Chair Andy Dance said Salinas made a lasting impact on both the organization and the wider community.

“He was a veteran. And his impact within the organization and the community will be felt for a long time,” Dance said.

Salinas was involved in several major county initiatives, including sec

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