Woman Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver While Crossing Street in SW Miami-Dade

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A woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Miami early Friday morning.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident happened shortly after 4 a.m. in the Naranja area. Crews were on the scene at Southwest 137th Avenue and US-1.

Police said the woman was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of US-1 in the area of Southwest 139th Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle.

The driver fled and the woman died on the scene. Her identity hasn't been released.

Traffic is closed off in the area. Commuters are urged to take alternate routes.

Police are investigating the incident.

This is a developing story and will be updated. Please check back for more updates.

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