{"id":422997,"date":"2026-10-09T06:14:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/422997\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T06:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:14:44","slug":"miami-police-ask-for-publics-help-in-identifying-hit-and-run-driver-that-killed-man-riding-scooter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/422997\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami police ask for public’s help in identifying hit-and-run driver that killed man riding scooter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Miami police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash<\/a>\u00a0that killed a man near Overtown early Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

The crash happened just before 1 a.m. at Northwest 7th Avenue and Northwest 7th Street, according to investigators.<\/p>\n

Police identified the victim as Scheber Elias, who was riding an e-scooter when he was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. He was found lying on the road by authorities at around 4 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Miami Fire Rescue transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Neighbors said Elias lived just a few blocks from where the crash occurred. They described him as a familiar presence in the neighborhood who often sat outside his apartment.<\/p>\n

Investigators have released photos of the vehicle they believe was involved and said they are looking for a dark-colored Toyota Corolla, model years 2020 through 2025.<\/p>\n

Police said the suspected vehicle likely has extensive windshield damage and possible damage to the front passenger side.<\/p>\n

Anyone who has seen a vehicle matching that description or has information about the crash is asked to contact Miami police at 305\u2011579\u20116111.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide tips through Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).<\/p>\n

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Steven Yablonski<\/a>, <\/p>\n

Morgan Rynor<\/a> and <\/p>\n

Ana Maria Soler<\/a><\/p>\n

contributed to this report.\n <\/p>\n

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