News: Pickup truck driver leaves scene after hitting pedestrian in Miami-Dade

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A search is underway for a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian accident in Miami-Dade County Sunday.

According to WPLG, a pedestrian was hit by a black pickup truck in the 7900 block of Northwest 14th Court at about 12 noon. The driver left the scene after the crash without stopping to help, investigators said. No further information has been released about the driver or the vehicle involved.

The 50-year-old pedestrian was critically injured and was taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Anyone with information regarding the incident was asked to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers.

At the Hickey Law Firm, we are ready to help in the event you were struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver. Our experienced Miami pedestrian accident attorneys will handle the legal process during this trying time and fight for the compensation you are owed to help you recover from your injuries. You can schedule a free consultation by calling 888-913-4296, texting 844-984-1937, or contacting us online.