Miami, FL (October 17, 2019) - A woman in a wheelchair was struck by a vehicle and seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Miami. The crash took place in the Little Haiti neighborhood around 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16th.
According to witness reports from the scene, the woman was attempting to cross the road at the intersection of Northeast Second Avenue and 54th Street when she was hit by a car traveling through the intersection. The woman was thrown from her wheelchair. She suffered serious injuries to her face and leg and was taken to the trauma center at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Officers are searching for the suspect vehicle which has been described as a dark-colored, four-door sedan The vehicle is expected to have noticeable damage. No further information is available at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this hit-and-run crash in Miami. Each year, about 25% of all reportable accidents will be classified as hit-and-run crashes. In Florida, it is illegal to leave the scene of a crash. If the crash involves injuries, the charge may be elevated to a felony. In addition, hit-and-run drivers can face civil liability for their negligent driving behavior that led to the accident.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys will stand up for you when you or a loved one have been hurt in a Florida traffic crash. We will explain your rights and aggressively pursue recovery on your behalf. For your free consultation, please contact us 24/7 at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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