Miami, FL (February 11, 2020) - A hit-and-run crash in Miami claimed the life of an 18-year-old on Sunday, February 9th. The crash happened just before 8:00 p.m in the 19600 block of Northwest 47th Avenue.
The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Sunday in the 19600 block of Northwest 47th Avenue. Authorities say that Derek Betancourt was riding his bicycle along Northwest 47th when he was struck by a vehicle. The surveillance video from the scene shows a dark color vehicle striking Betancourt before fleeing. The car appears to be a Mercedes that is missing its left front grille and front Mercedes emblem. It may also have damage to the windshield.
Anyone with information can contact the Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Hit-and-run collisions are an epidemic in Florida. With about 100,000 of these crashes reported each year, many innocent victims will be seriously hurt or killed by drivers who wrongfully choose to flee the scene of a crash that they caused. Negligent drivers will often try to avoid responsibility for their actions by leaving before police can arrive, thus making a tragic event even worse.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of Derek Betancourt at this time.
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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