MDSO: 1 dead after hit-and-run in NW Miami-Dade, investigation underway

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a hit-and-run in Northwest Miami-Dade left one person dead.

Investigators say an adult man was struck by an unknown vehicle which then fled the scene.

The incident happened on the intersection of Northwest 79th Street and 23rd Avenue.

Officials said that the victim was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma center in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

There has been no word yet on the driver’s identity as the investigation is ongoing.