Woman fatally struck by SUV in northwest Miami-Dade

MIAMI-DADE, FL – A woman was struck and killed by an SUV in northwest Miami-Dade County Sunday night, WPLG reported.

The accident happened in the area of Northwest 103rd Street at 13th Avenue. Neighbors said the victim was a woman in her 70s who was identified as Maria Hernandez The vehicle involved was a Toyota RAV4. Authorities said the driver stayed at the scene after the crash.

Family members said Hernandez was crossing the road to buy something at a neighborhood store when she was hit.  Police have not yet indicated whether charges will be filed in the case.

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