A driver was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that injured a pedestrian in Miami-Dade County, authorities said.
According to police, the crash left the pedestrian injured and in need of medical treatment. Investigators said the driver fled the scene instead of stopping to render aid or wait for law enforcement.
Authorities later located and arrested the suspect in connection with the incident. Additional details about the victim’s condition and the circumstances leading up to the crash have not yet been released.
The investigation remains ongoing. Under Florida law, leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries can result in felony charges.
