Miramar

Apparent hit-and-run leaves 1 dead, closes northbound lanes on US-27 in Miramar

Traffic was being diverted at Krome Avenue Tuesday morning

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An apparent hit-and-run crash left one person dead and prompted major traffic delays on US-27 in Miramar Tuesday morning. NBC6’s Lena Salzbank reports.

An apparent hit-and-run crash left one person dead and prompted major traffic delays on US-27 in Miramar Tuesday morning.

A passerby found a body on the side of the road just past the intersection with Krome Avenue around 6:45 a.m., according to Miramar Police.

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Officers later arrived on the scene, where they determined the victim's injuries appeared to be from a hit-and-run incident.

The victim's identity hasn't been released.

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All northbound lanes of US-27 were shut down Tuesday morning, while traffic was being diverted at Krome Avenue.

The incident remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.

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