News: Passenger in disabled vehicle killed in SW Miami-Dade hit-and-run
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – State troopers said a person was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver along Florida’s Turnpike early Tuesday morning, according to WSVN.
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a pickup truck had become disabled and pulled over in the turnpike’s northbound lanes near the exit for 216th Street shortly before 2:30 a.m. When a passenger in the vehicle got out to try and get help, they were struck by a white box truck. The victim, whose identity was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said the driver of the box truck took off without stopping to help after the crash. The turnpike’s northbound lanes were closed for about three hours while the scene was being investigated.
Anyone with information regarding the incident was asked to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a crash caused by a reckless hit-and-run driver? If so, the Miami personal injury lawyers at the Hickey Law Firm are here to help you fight for justice. We will work hard to secure compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other expenses. To set up a free consultation to discuss your individual case, contact us online, call us at 888-913-4296, or text 844-984-1937.
Attorney John H. (Jack) Hickey and his team handle a wide range of cases, including but not limited to cruise ship accidents, admiralty and maritime accident cases, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, railroad accidents and car accidents. We represent victims from all over the nation, the world and the state of Florida.