Southwest Miami-Dade, FL (February 29, 2020) - A juvenile suffered injuries in a hit-and-run crash that took place in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday, February 28th. The crash was reported around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Southwest 114th Court and 220th Street.
According to police, a white Toyota struck the young victim. The Toyota then fled the scene before authorities arrived. Rescue workers treated the child for injuries before she was airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center. She sustained serious injuries but was listed in stable condition.
No further information was released. Police are still looking for the hit-and-run vehicle.
Our thoughts are with the child hurt in this crash in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Hit-and-run crashes in Florida continue to be a problem. Last year, the number of these incidents continued to rise as our state experienced approximately 105,000 hit-and-run collisions. A hit-and-run crash can be a devastating event for victims, both physically and psychologically. Hit-and-run crashes frequently cause severe injuries such as broken bones, scars, and head and neck trauma.
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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