Miami Beach, FL (January 22, 2021) - A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Miami Beach on Thursday night. The crash happened just before  7:00 p.m. at the intersection of 5th Street and Michigan Avenue. 

According to police, the man was walking near the intersection when he was hit by a Kia Sorento. The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the crash scene. After the crash, the driver of the Sorento fled the accident scene. Although the vehicle was later located, police are still looking for the driver at this time. No further details regarding the crash are available at this time.

An investigation remains ongoing.

A Florida hit-and-run crash can cause serious problems for victims. While it is illegal to leave the scene of an injury accident, many drivers do so anyway. Most motorists who choose to flee a crash scene are responsible for the occurrence of the crash. When these drivers are located, they can be held both civilly and criminally responsible for their negligent actions.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim of this hit-and-run crash in Miami Beach.  

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases or personal injury that are relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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