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Man Arrested in Deadly Liberty City Hit-and-Run Appears in Bond Court

WPLG Local 10July 7, 20251 min1,157 views
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Deadly Hit-and-Run in Liberty City

  • πŸ’” A great-grandmother, 76-year-old Carissitza Ortiz, was struck and killed while crossing the street in Miami's Liberty City.
  • πŸš— The victim was reportedly walking to a grocery store to buy lemons when she was hit by an SUV and left for dead.

Driver Arrest and Court Appearance

  • 🚨 Police arrested 33-year-old Roderick Davis on Wednesday, charging him with leaving the scene of a crash causing death.
  • βš–οΈ Davis appeared before a bond court judge on Thursday, where his family members expressed their grief and dismay.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Family members stated that if Davis had stopped and called 911, their mother might still be alive.
  • πŸ˜” They also expressed sadness that police had to find the suspect instead of him coming forward voluntarily.

Family's Grief and Impact

  • 🌍 Carissitza Ortiz is described by her family as their whole world and a beloved matriarch.
  • πŸ’” The family is seeking justice for the loss of their mother.
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Hit-and-RunFatal AccidentLiberty CityMiamiBond CourtArrestLegal ProceedingsVictimFamily GriefJustice
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