The driver of a box truck struck and killed a woman crossing the street in Miami Beach on Thursday afternoon.
According to Miami Beach police, the crash happened at around 1:27 p.m. at West 41st Street and Royal Palm Avenue.
Police said the woman was in the crosswalk as the box truck driver hit her while turning left onto 41st Street.
Surveillance video shows bystanders rushing to her aid.
Police said medics responded and “immediately initiated life-saving measures,” but the woman died after being taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.
Authorities said the investigation into the crash “remains ongoing.”
They have not identified the victim or driver involved or stated whether the driver would be criminally charged.
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Source: local10
