The Miami-Dade Police Department, Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a hit and run crash that resulted in a pedestrian being critically injured.
According to investigators, a 48-year-old male was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of West Dixie Highway at NE 144 Street, when he was struck by a Ford, Crown Victoria, taxi cab. The driver did not stop or render aid. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the victim to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition.
Investigators are seeking the assistance of the community in identifying the hit and run driver and/or locating the taxi cab.
The investigation continues.
Video surveillance footage of the incident may be obtained from the FTP site under case number PD190618217285.