Miami Police are on the hunt for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a woman in the Liberty City neighborhood this morning. According to authorities, the incident took place at the intersection of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 60th Street shortly after 8 a.m., as reported by NBC Miami.
The emergency response teams attempted to quickly provide aid, but upon arrival, officers discovered the woman unresponsive with evident lacerations. Despite efforts, Miami Fire Rescue pronounced her dead at the scene. While the police have not yet disclosed her identity, they have noted that the victim appeared to be in her 50s. Traffic came to a standstill as the investigation prompted the temporary closure of Northwest Seventh Avenue, spanning from 58th to 62nd streets, during the subsequent police activity.
In their ongoing investigation, the authorities are piecing together the circumstances of the incident. Chopper 6 aerial footage revealed the presence of multiple evidence markers near the woman's covered body. The effort now is to pinpoint the vehicle involved in this tragic hit-and-run as the driver remains at large.
Police have yet to release a description of the vehicle in question and are calling on the public to help quickly identify and locate the individual responsible. The Miami Herald relayed information for those who may know anything about the incident, urging them to contact Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade & the Florida Keys. Tips can be submitted either online or by calling 305-471-8477 (TIPS).
