Miami, FL (April 16, 2021) - A man was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday in Miami. The collision took place around 8:30 p.m. on Southwest Eighth Avenue near the intersection with Seventh Street.
The Miami Police Department responded to the crash scene along with fire rescue personnel. According to reports, a man in his 30s was walking on Southwest Eighth Avenue when he was hit by a car. The driver of the car did not stop at the scene. The victim was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center. His injuries include the loss of his leg. There is no information on the suspect vehicle at this time.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. No further details are available.
Hit-and-run crashes in Florida often result in severe and debilitating injuries. According to statistics, more than 100,000 hit-and-run crashes were reported in Florida in 2019. Many of these accidents will result in injuries to innocent accident victims. These injuries frequently involve pedestrians and others who are not at fault for the collision.
We wish to extend our thoughts and well-wishes to the victim of this hit-and-run accident in Miami.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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