Caribbean National Weekly

Pedestrian killed in Miami hit and run

By Andrew Karim··1 min read
Pedestrian killed in Miami hit and run
Key Points(5)
  • A male pedestrian is now dead following a hit and run incident in Miami, Florida.
  • The Miami-Dade Police Department, Traffic Homicide Unit, is investigating the incident.
  • According to investigators, shortly after seven this morning, officers responded to a call of a pedestrian laying on the side of the roadway.
  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and pronounced the victim dead on the scene.
  • The police report that sometime late last night the pedestrian appeared to have been struck by an unknown vehicle traveling north on NW 72 Avenue.

A male pedestrian is now dead following a hit and run incident in Miami, Florida.

The Miami-Dade Police Department, Traffic Homicide Unit, is investigating the incident.

According to investigators, shortly after seven this morning, officers responded to a call of a pedestrian laying on the side of the roadway. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and pronounced the victim dead on the scene. The police report that sometime late last night the pedestrian appeared to have been struck by an unknown vehicle traveling north on NW 72 Avenue.

Investigators are asking for the help of the community if anyone has any information as to the vehicle or can identify/locate the individual responsible for this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers.

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