Streets shut down as Miami police investigate fatal hit and run, cops say

Miami police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that took place Tuesday night, shutting down some roads in the northeast section of the city.

Just after 8 p.m., Miami police tweeted they were investigating the hit-and-run crash at Northeast Seventh Avenue and 79th Street. Police shut down the east and westbound lanes of 79th Street, telling residents to stay away as the investigation continues.

Police do not have many details yet, but are looking into whether a truck was involved in the crash. The condition and identity of the pedestrian has not been released.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.

This story was originally published August 25, 2020 at 9:21 PM.

Devoun Cetoute

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Miami Herald Cops and Breaking News Reporter Devoun Cetoute covers a plethora of Florida topics, from breaking news to crime patterns. He was on the breaking news team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022. He’s a graduate of the University of Florida, born and raised in Miami-Dade. Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.