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For Immediate Release:
October 14, 2019

Media Contact:
Detective Chris Thomas
[email protected]
305-471-1900



Seeking Information on a Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

 

The Miami-Dade Police Department, Traffic Homicide Unit, is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian.

According to investigators, 29 year-old Freddy Sanchez was struck and killed by a silver Nissan Maxima on Wednesday, September 25 at 8:00 p.m., while he was crossing NW 79th street in the 1000 block. The driver did not stop to render aid and did not call 911 for assistance. Despite the life-saving efforts of medical personnel, Mr. Sanchez died a week later as a result of his injuries.

Traffic Homicide detectives will be at the intersection of NW 79th street and the 1000 block handing out flyers, seeking additional information on this case.


 
Who: Miami-Dade Police, Homicide Bureau, Traffic Homicide Unit

What:Flyer distribution to seek additional information.

When: October 15, 2019, 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Where:1000 block of NW 79th Street

Why:Seeking additional Information


 

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