The driver of a Jeep who struck and killed two bicyclists on the Rickenbacker Causeway Sunday has been given several citations, officials said.
Miami Police officials confirmed Monday that the driver involved who had been detained was released and given several citations. The driver's identity hasn't been released.
Police said an adult male and adult female were struck and pronounced dead on the scene by Miami Fire Rescue on Sunday afternoon. They were identified Monday as 48-year-old Yaudys Vera and 46-year-old Ogniana Reyes.
"It's still under investigation but it's most likely something that is carelessness rather than anything that had to do with alcohol or anything to that effect," Miami Police Officer Michael Vega said.
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Witnesses said a number of people rushed to try to help, but the cyclists' injuries were too severe.
"He ran them over...killed them instantly," witness Biagio Mazzeo said. "It's really, really sad."
Reyes leaves behind a 15-year-old daughter, and Vera leaves behind two teenage sons.
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"(Reyes) was a very beautiful woman, young, very athletic," said Maria Sanchez, Reyes' neighbor.
Vera was a fixture in the neighborhood, neighbors said, and he was known for doing upholstery work.
"It's pretty rough 'cause he got along good with his kids," one neighbor said.
Witnesses said there were multiple occupants in the Jeep when it struck both cyclists.
Police said the driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.
The incident remains under investigation.
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