Southwest Miami-Dade, FL (February 2, 2020) - The victim of a hit-and-run in Southwest Miami-Dade has been identified by police. The crash occurred on Saturday, February 1 on Southwest 304th Street near US 1.
According to officials, Jeannette Berrios was walking along Southwest 304th Street when she was struck by a vehicle just after midnight. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash and left Berrios lying in the roadway. Rescue workers arrived and pronounced her dead at the crash scene. As of Saturday evening, police were still searching for clues in the crash. There was no debris left behind at the crash and no information on the type of vehicle or any suspect has been released at this time.
Anyone who has information regarding the crash is asked to call the Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Jeanette Berrios.
Hit-and-run collisions are an epidemic in Florida. With approximately 100,000 of these crashes taking place each year, it is apparent that many drivers in our state will attempt to evade responsibility for their reckless and negligent actions. Florida's wrongful death laws may provide relief to family members who are struggling with the sudden and unexpected loss of their family members.
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