Man on scooter killed in hit-and-run crash in Overtown, police say – NBC 6 South Florida

A man who was riding a scooter was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene in Overtown early Tuesday, according to Miami Police.

Police said officers responded at around 4 a.m. to the area of Northwest 7th Avenue and Northwest 7th Street for reports of a male down in the roadway.

Miami Fire Rescue took the victim, a man in his 30s, to the hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries.

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Police said officers responded at around 4 a.m. to the area of Northwest 7th Avenue and Northwest 7th Street for reports of a “male down in the roadway.”

“The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had been riding a scooter when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene,” police said. “The victim later succumbed to his injuries.”

The victim’s identity wasn’t released.

Officials did not immediately provide a description of the suspect or vehicle involved.