Man on Scooter Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Homestead

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Homestead that left a scooter rider dead over the weekend.

Miami-Dade Police officials said the crash happened just before 4 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Krome Avenue and Southwest 14^th Street.

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According to police, a dark colored pickup truck was traveling northbound when it struck a scooter and kept going. Fire rescue crews responded to help the 36-year-old victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

#MDPD needs your help in locating the vehicle and driver involved in a HIT & RUN TRAFFIC FATALITY that occurred on 9/19/21 in the area of NE 14 Street & Krome Avenue. Anyone with information is urged to contact @CrimeStopper305 at (305)471-8477 or by dialing **TIPS. pic.twitter.com/Df2Mm3zdxb
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) September 19, 2021

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Investigators said the truck may have front end and right-side damage from the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

Man on Scooter Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Homestead

Miami-Dade Police say the crash took place Sunday just before 4 a.m. near the intersection of Krome Avenue and Southwest 14th Street

By NBC 6 • Published September 20, 2021 • Updated on September 20, 2021 at 10:53 am

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