Miami Beach, FL (May 11, 2020) - A woman suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run crash that took place in Miami Beach. The crash occurred along Collins Avenue on Sunday, May 10th.
The woman, who was identified as being in her 60s, attempted to cross the road when she was struck by a Mercedes. The Mercedes driver fled the scene after the collision and before the police could arrive. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was listed in critical condition after the crash. Neither the victim nor the driver was identified and police are still searching for the suspect at this time.
No further information has been released.
Hit-and-run crashes are extremely common in Florida and account for about 25% of all recorded traffic collisions that take place in our state. Being the victim of a hit-and-run can be a physically and emotionally damaging experience. Many hit-and-run crashes leave serious injuries that can take a long time to heal, along with costly medical bills and lost income.
We hope that the victim of this hit-and-run crash in Miami Beach is able to make a speedy and full recovery.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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