Detectives from the Miami-Dade Police Department's Traffic Homicide Unit arrested Luis Mozas for a hit and run crash that left one pedestrian dead.
According to investigators, Jose Luis Hernandez Garcia was attempting to cross on NW 173 Drive and 47th Avenue. The driver of a Hyundai was traveling south on NW 47 Avenue when he struck Mr. Hernandez Garcia. The driver continued to travel south on NW 47 Avenue, fleeing the scene of the accident, and failing to stop and render aid or provide his information. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and pronounced Mr. Hernandez Garcia deceased on the scene.
On Friday, May 17, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., detectives located the subject vehicle at 4427 NW 169 Terrace. An inspection of the vehicle revealed damage consistent with the crash. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Luis Mozas was the driver of the vehicle and he subsequently confessed to his involvement. Mr. Mozas was arrested and charged accordingly.