Miami, FL (September 30, 2018) – 85-year-old David Hertizig, who was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Monday has died of his injuries today, September 30. According to Miami police, Hertizig was riding his bicycle on Douglas Road in Coconut Grove at around 7:30 a.m. Monday, September 24, when he was struck by a vehicle near Charles Terrace.
The driver was reported to have pulled over following the crash but fled the scene after speaking on a cell phone for a short time. Police have stated that the male suspect was driving a blue Jaguar.
Hertizig was heading to his job as a math professor at Miami-Dade College when he was hit by the vehicle. The victim had previously worked as a professor at the University of Miami for over twenty years.
Authorities are currently searching the suspect involved in the accident.
Nearly one person per month dies in a Florida bicycle accident each and every month in Miami. Florida bicycle accidents tend to be fatal or catastrophic due to the victims’ immense vulnerability when struck by a vehicle. Leaving the scene of a Florida accident is an inexcusable action and a knowledgeable Florida accident attorney can help those affected by negligent or criminal drivers.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family members, friends, and other loved ones of the victim during this tragic and unsettling time. We at Rubenstein Law fully understand the devastation that arises after the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Tragic accidents bring about incredible physical, emotional, and financial anguish for not only the victims but their loved ones as well. If you have lost a loved one in a Florida bicycle, car, hit-and-run, or another kind of accident, please call us at 1-800-FL-LEGAL and let us put our experience to work for you.
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