Police are still searching for the driver who struck two college students in a hit-and-run crash in Brickell over the weekend, leaving both victims fighting for their lives.
Authorities responded to the hit-and-run scene at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday near South Miami Avenue and 7th Street. The victims were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center via Miami Fire Rescue.
The victims were identified as 25-year-old Ian Edelman, a second-year dental student at Columbia University in New York, and 24-year-old Jason Greenfield, a second-year medical student at the University of Miami.
Both Edelman and Greenfield remain in critical condition.
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Witnesses said three cars were street racing in the area when one lost control while attempting to swerve and hit a curb, striking the victims.
Police have not confirmed any details on the crash or the drivers involved.
Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
