Homestead

Child, 5, Killed in Hit-And-Run in Homestead

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A 5-year old boy was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Homestead Saturday night, police said.

The fatal crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the 600 block of SW 14th Street.

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The child was airlifted to Kendall Regional Trauma Center in critical condition and later pronounced dead.

Police say the suspect fled the scene. Surveillance video shows a white pick-up truck towing a U-Haul double axle trailer.

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The driver of the vehicle is only considered a person of interest at this time, police said.

The Homestead Police Department is asking South Dade residents to contact them at 305-247-1535 if they have seen the vehicle or have any information in regards to the crash.

This is a developing story. Please check back for more updates.

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