A 12-year-old boy has tragically died after being hit by a car near his elementary school in NW Miami-Dade, according to CBS News Miami. The incident took place outside Biscayne Gardens Elementary where Mathayus Ruedas suffered critical injuries, leading to his death at Jackson Memorial Hospital on Monday. The young victim was a student at the school, located at the intersection of N.W. 5th Ave. and 151st St, the absence of a crosswalk at the location a concerning detail.
The Miami-Dade Police have stated that the events leading up to the accident are still under investigation, the driver involved stayed at the scene but it's still not clear whether the speed limit was being adhered to especially minutes before the school zone speed limit was going into effect, the site was documented with evidence markers and measurements by the authorities. A GoFundMe page confirms, "Mathayus gained his angel wings on Monday February 19, 2024 at 8:05 am," expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support, as mentioned by the CBS News Miami.
In a separate, unrelated incident, a good Samaritan has been credited with saving a man and a child after their vehicle plunged into a canal in Pompano Beach on Wednesday evening, as detailed by Hoodline. The driver lost control around Southwest 15th Street and Southwest 12th Avenue, but thanks to the quick action from an unnamed witness, both passengers were rescued with non-life-threatening conditions.
Investigations by local authorities into both occurrences continue, but already they underline the need for preventative actions to safeguard our vulnerable citizens in high-risk areas.
