Source: Police are searching for the driver responsible for a fatal hit and run crash involving a cyclist. The accident happened early Saturday morning near Northwest 23rd Street and 18th Avenue. Investigators said a cyclist pushing a food cart died after being struck by a car. Witnesses said the driver slowed down to see what happened and then just took off. "Imagine if that could have been a family member or something like that," said Leandro Lamelas. It's the worst thing imaginable." Police are still investigating and are now searching for the driver of a white Crown Victoria. If you have any information on this fatal accident, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward.
Collision Data
Crash time: between 3 a.m. and 5:59 a.m.
Closest Intersection: NW 18th Ave
Land use: Urban
Road type: Collector
Where on the road the collision happened: Intersection
Collision type: Don't Know
Driver Data
Vehicle type: Automobile
If truck: Unknown
At crash time driver was: Hit & Run
Sources
Source: News ReportType: TV
Pos/Neg: Neutral
Link if Website: http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21008360529565/cyclist-struck-killed-by-hit-and-run-driver/
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