A 2-year-old girl was killed and his parents were hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash in northwest Miami-Dade Wednesday night.
The crash happened shortly after 9:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Northwest 116th Terrace.
Miami-Dade Police officials said an unknown vehicle was traveling north on Northwest 10th Avenue when it struck the three family members, who were crossing near 12th Avenue.
A neighbor told NBC 6 they heard a loud boom and went outside, where they found the victims.
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“The three people in the floor, the street,” said Yurima Molina. “I touched the baby, when I touched here, nothing.”
The 40-year-old father and 2-year-old girl were transported to Ryder Trauma, but the child later died. Police have not released the identity of the victims.
The 40-year-old mother was taken to another hospital by ambulance. Both the mother and father were in stable condition.
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“I felt bad, like I really felt bad at that time," said neighbor Jireh Holland. "And I looked at the lady, like her leg was real messed up. I wanted to help, but I can’t do nothing at the same time.”
Police are still investigating the incident.
Check back with NBC 6 for updates.
