A 19-year-old man was arrested after police said he fled the scene of a crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured, according to an arrest report.
S was taken into custody Monday, and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury.
Police said the incident occurred around 12:53 p.m. near Northeast 125th Street, where a pedestrian was struck by a white Dodge Charger while attempting to cross the roadway. Investigators said the driver fled the scene.
Authorities said the victim sustained a severe head laceration and was transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a hospital for treatment.
According to the report, a witness provided video footage showing the crash and the vehicle fleeing eastbound on Northeast 125th Street.
Police said the suspect vehicle was located later that afternoon nearby, where officers conducted a traffic stop and identified S as the driver.
Investigators said S was advised of his rights, agreed to speak with officers and made statements consistent with the evidence before being placed under arrest.
He was transported to a hospital for medical clearance and later booked into jail, where he is being held pending a bond hearing.
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Source: wsvn
