A pedestrian's routine crossing turned perilous when she was struck by a careless driver in Pinecrest, Florida. A woman was hit by a white vehicle as she crossed the intersection near Dadeland, which was captured by a dashcam and posted on social media by Only in Dade. The harrowing incident took place on Saturday, at the junction of Southwest 72nd Court and Pinecrest Parkway, according to 7News.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was treated for injuries that the officials described as non-life-threatening. In an act that speaks to a jarring indifference, the driver did not stop to assist or check on the woman after the collision. Police managed to locate the driver, who was later cited for the involvement in this incident.
In a separate report by NBC Miami, authorities highlighted that nobody appeared to come to the aid of the woman post-accident, as seen in the video. Miraculously, the woman was able to rise on her own, despite the impact. The Pinecrest Police underscored the vital need for motorists to remain vigilant for pedestrians to prevent such occurrences.
Further details disclosed by law enforcement reveal that the motorist was criminally cited for leaving the scene of an accident, a grave violation of traffic conduct. The unsettling dashcam footage now serves as a stark reminder and a cautionary tale about the dangers pedestrians face daily and the responsibilities that drivers bear upon themselves every time they take to the roads.
