Nearly a decade has passed, yet the family of David Lee Veargis, a hit-and-run victim, continues their plea for justice in the unsolved case that robbed them of a father, brother, and community member. As per NBC Miami, the 58-year-old Veargis was cycling home from work in the early hours of December 12, 2014, when a vehicle tragically struck him and fled the scene without a trace on University Drive in Pembroke Pines. His daughter, Mona Veargis, stated, "It's been too long to be a mistake or 'I didn’t mean to do it.' It’s murder to me now."
"The Pembroke Pines Police Department has been investigating this case and we have very few leads. Unfortunately, there was no surveillance available in the area and very little evidence. No witnesses." Maj. Al Xiques informed. The victim's son, Aundre Veargis, expressed the negligence of the unknown driver, asking how someone could fail to even stop and assess the damage done.
Police had previously described the responsible vehicle as a 2006-2009 Ford Fusion, likely to have sustained right front end damage and missed the right side passenger mirror. CBS Miami reported these details as they urged anyone with information about a vehicle fitting that description or suspicious activity to come forward. "Anyone who saw anything suspicious such as a vehicle with damaged lights or anyone suspicious leaving the scene should call. We need information," said Sgt. Carlos Corretjer.
As echoed by Veargis' other son, Ocky, in a plea for communal conscience, "Somebody knows something. Somebody saw something. If you had seen something nine years ago, please come forward and give a tip or something,"
The call for information is still open. Pembroke Pines Police encourage anyone with tips to reach out at 954-431-2200.
