A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run crash in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded at around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday to reports of a pedestrian being struck in the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 95th Street.
“You’re responding to a pedestrian hit; the subject fled near Northwest Seventh Avenue,” one dispatcher said over Broadcastify.
Detectives said they found an unresponsive adult male upon arriving at the scene. The man was taken by paramedics to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The victim was later identified as 67-year-old S S Jr.
Authorities shut down traffic on Northwest Seventh Avenue in both directions while they investigated.
7News cameras on the scene captured a mangled bike in the median next to a white van with debris littered across the street.
A witness who spoke with 7News off-camera said he saw an older model, dark-colored sedan hit a man who was riding the damaged bicycle and kept driving. Someone attempted to follow after the vehicle to get the tag but was unsuccessful.
One good Samaritan, who also witnessed the accident, used their van to shield the bicyclist as he lay on the median.
“There are a lot of crazy drivers out there,” he said. “Was it one of us homeless? For real?”
Police confirmed they are searching for a dark-grey sedan in connection to the accident. This is an ongoing investigation.
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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Source: wsvn
