An Amazon delivery run in west Miami-Dade turned into a hit-and-run investigation on Wednesday after a driver struck a delivery worker, leaving the employee injured and packages tossed across the street. Neighbors and investigators say the motorist kept going, and police are now asking for the public's help to track down the car.
Surveillance captures the collision
Surveillance video reviewed by reporters shows the Amazon driver stepping out of her delivery truck when a car hits her, then speeds off, sending packages flying into the roadway, according to Local 10. The crash took place near the intersection of Southwest 20th Street and 140th Place in west Miami-Dade County.
Witnesses told the station that other Amazon workers later came back to finish the route and even stopped in the same spot in the days after the collision. Police say they are actively searching for the hit-and-run driver.
Neighbors recall the aftermath
A neighbor who arrived shortly after the crash said the driver was lying on the ground with packages scattered across the street. Residents told reporters they have long complained about speeding through the neighborhood and have asked for traffic calming fixes such as speed bumps, but say nothing has been installed.
According to comments from the company relayed to local media, the injured worker is recovering at home and receiving care.
Police ask anyone with information to step forward
Investigators are urging anyone with eyewitness details or dash-cam video to come forward. People with tips can contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 or use local tip lines; police websites list reporting options and explain how to submit information anonymously.
Detectives say additional footage and neighbor accounts could be key to identifying the vehicle that fled the scene.
What the law says
Florida law requires drivers involved in crashes that cause injury to stop and remain at the scene. Leaving after a crash that injures someone can be prosecuted as a felony. Under Florida Statutes §316.027, penalties increase with the severity of the victim's injuries, from a third-degree felony for non-serious injuries to more serious penalties for cases involving serious bodily injury or death, including longer prison terms.
The statute also requires drivers to provide reasonable assistance and to report crashes to law enforcement.
Not the first high-profile delivery incident
South Florida has seen other high-profile cases involving delivery drivers in recent years. In one 2024 case, an Amazon driver was charged after surveillance video showed a collision that injured a mother and her infant, according to NBC 6. Episodes like these have renewed local calls for tighter training, oversight, and improved street safety measures in areas with heavy delivery traffic.
Police say the latest investigation remains open and are again asking anyone with information about the west Miami-Dade hit-and-run to contact authorities or a local tip line.
