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Skateboarder in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Car: MDPD

A hit-and-run Sunday morning left a 20-year-old critically injured in Miami-Dade County.

The incident occurred along the 29600 block of Old Dixie Highway around 12:45 a.m. Sunday.

Jakeize Meriweather was riding his skateboard northbound on Old Dixie Road when he was struck from behind by a dark colored vehicle, investigators say.

The vehicle fled the scene without giving aid or calling 911.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department responded to the scene and transported Meriweather to Jackson Memorial South Trauma Center in critical condition.

Authorities are still investigating.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at (305)471-TIPS (8477).

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