Connecticut mom-of-two is killed in hit and run during late night jog to 'burn off pizza' as local community rallies round beloved mailman after wife's death
- Felicia Yetke, from West Hartford, was mowed down by a car last week during her run. Her husband Kyle said that it was one of her favorite things to do
- The 36-year-old was a quarter mile from home when her family, who could track her movements from her phone, noticed that Felicia hadn't moved in 20 minutes
A mother-of-two from Connecticut was killed in a hit-and-run after she went for a run late at night to 'burn off pizza' she ate for dinner with her family.
Felicia Yetke, from West Hartford, was mowed down by a car on February 2 during her run. Her beloved husband Kyle said that it was one of her favorite things to do.
The 36-year-old was a quarter of a mile from home when her family, who could track her movements from her phone, noticed that Felicia hadn't moved in 20 minutes.
Her husband of 10 years then raced down to her last location and was met by dozens of flashing police cars. He was then informed by an officer that his wife Felicia had died while crossing the street.
The driver stayed at the scene, cops said. It's unclear if charges have been filed.
![Felicia Yetke (right) was killed on February 2 while she was out on a late-night run](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81017295-13061185-image-a-21_1707400404973.jpg)
Felicia Yetke (right) was killed on February 2 while she was out on a late-night run
![Felicia Yetke (right) from West Hartford, was mowed down by a car last week during her run. Her husband Kyle said that it was one of her favorite things to do. She is pictured with Kyle and on one of their sons](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016749-13061185-image-a-4_1707399619759.jpg)
Felicia Yetke (right) from West Hartford, was mowed down by a car last week during her run. Her husband Kyle said that it was one of her favorite things to do. She is pictured with Kyle and on one of their sons
![Felicia and her husband Kyle, and their two sons Carson, 4, and Caleb, 11 months old](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016751-13061185-Felicia_and_her_husband_Kyle_and_their_two_sons_Carson_4_and_Cal-a-22_1707400418552.jpg)
Felicia and her husband Kyle, and their two sons Carson, 4, and Caleb, 11 months old
Felicia, who was remembered as a 'loving' woman and a 'sweet angel,' leaves behind her two young sons, Carson, 4, and Caleb, 11 months old.
Her devastated husband, who is a local mailman loved by the community, told WFSB: 'She loved running.
'On her birthday every year she will go to the Peloton studios, that's what she loved doing was running at Peloton.
'Her mother comes in and says, I've been tracking her phone and it hasn't moved in 20 minutes.
'She got in her car and went down to the commuter lot, she said there's police everywhere.
'I race down and as soon as I got out of the car, the police officer says I'm sorry for your loss. So then we just broke down from there.'
Heartbroken Kyle said that he is trying to keep himself together for their two young children. He said: 'I came back to work today because I need normalcy.'
One resident, Nancy Wildt, said about Kyle: 'There was a kindness about him. There was a kind of feeling that he cared about you.'
![The couple had been married for 10 years. They are pictured at their wedding](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016741-13061185-image-a-5_1707399626579.jpg)
The couple had been married for 10 years. They are pictured at their wedding
![Felicia was remembered as a 'loving' wife, mother, and friend](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016745-13061185-image-a-6_1707399631099.jpg)
Felicia was remembered as a 'loving' wife, mother, and friend
![Kyle and his son speak to reporters following the devastating tragedy](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016361-13061185-Kyle_and_his_son_speak_to_reporters_following_the_devastating_tr-m-12_1707399748700.jpg)
Kyle and his son speak to reporters following the devastating tragedy
![Her husband of 10 years raced down to her last location and was met by dozens of flashing police cars. He was then informed by that his wife Felicia had died while crossing the street](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016743-13061185-image-a-9_1707399645857.jpg)
Her husband of 10 years raced down to her last location and was met by dozens of flashing police cars. He was then informed by that his wife Felicia had died while crossing the street
People in the community put up posters around their houses in support of Kyle through this devastating time.
His family have set up a GoFundMe for funeral costs. The website read: 'On Friday, February 2, we lost a beloved family member, Felicia Santos Yetke, due to a tragic accident.
'She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister in law, and friend who touched the lives of so many.
'At only 36 years old, the sudden passing has left behind her loving husband Kyle, and their precious 2 sons, Carson 4 years old and Caleb 11 months. The unexpected loss of Felicia has left our family and friends devastated, and we are hoping to provide some financial relief during this unimaginable time.
'Kyle now faces the daunting task of navigating the financial implications that come with such a profound loss. To help ease the burden, we have set up a GoFundMe campaign to gather support from those who are willing and able to contribute.'
One of the mother's best friends, RayRay Adel, wrote in tribute: 'I have no words. I can't speak. I can't breathe. I just lost my very best friend and soul mate of 20 years.
'If you saw me anywhere she was right next to me. Cheering me on and always in my corner. She's such an amazing person, friend, mom, &wife!
'If you were lucky enough to call her your friend you knew how deeply she loved us all! None of this makes any sense.
'I was with her Thursday night like every Thursday night and just hours later my life and all her loved ones lives are forever changed!
![Felicia, pictured with her family, was remembered as a 'loving wife, mother, daughter, sister in law, and friend who touched the lives of so many'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016739-13061185-image-a-11_1707399659932.jpg)
Felicia, pictured with her family, was remembered as a 'loving wife, mother, daughter, sister in law, and friend who touched the lives of so many'
![The mom-of-two was killed by a driver late at night in their neighborhood](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016309-13061185-image-m-13_1707399761569.jpg)
The mom-of-two was killed by a driver late at night in their neighborhood
![Locals have rallied together and put signs out for the mailman Kyle amid his tragic loss](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/08/13/81016335-13061185-image-m-14_1707399769199.jpg)
Locals have rallied together and put signs out for the mailman Kyle amid his tragic loss
'Please say a prayer for her husband Kyle and her two precious sons she cherished more then life itself and of course her mom, dad,friends and family.
'Felicia Santos Yetke your my everything and I'm so sorry this happened to you I love you with every ounce of my being thank you for being my person.
'This video is from Thursday thanks for that last kiss I'm thankful to have so many years pictures and videos of us but I just can't look at or share.
'I'm praying this is some kind of sick night terror that I'll wake up from. My sweet angel please come back.'
Another relative wrote online: 'With a broken heart I post this picture of my first cousin/sister Felicia Santos Yetke that is no longer with us.
'We gotten really close these last 7 to 10 years.
'We was together a month ago and our last text 2 weeks ago. We talked about us moving close to each other in the South. Love you!!'