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Miami Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run of 76-Year-Old Woman

WPLG Local 10July 7, 20251 min1,128 views
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Fatal Hit-and-Run in Liberty City

  • 💔 A 76-year-old woman, identified as Carissa Ortiz, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in Miami's Liberty City.
  • 📍 The incident occurred near her home at Northwest 7th Avenue and 60th Street on Monday morning.

Circumstances of the Incident

  • 🚶‍♀️ Ms. Ortiz was reportedly crossing the street from east to west when she was struck by a vehicle.
  • 🚗 The driver of the vehicle fled the scene without stopping to provide aid or call 911.
  • 🚨 Authorities were called to the scene just after 8:00 AM, where fire rescue pronounced her dead.

Police Investigation and Community Appeal

  • 🔍 Miami police are actively searching for the suspect vehicle and driver, canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.
  • 🗣️ Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help locate the responsible party.
  • ⚖️ Police emphasize that leaving the scene of a crash without rendering aid or contacting 911 constitutes a crime.
  • 📞 Tips can be provided to the Miami Police Department or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
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