A man who was riding a scooter was left to die after a hit-and-run incident in Florida City early Sunday morning, police say.
A dark-colored pickup truck was traveling northbound on Krome Avenue and struck a scooter, crossing southwest 14th Street.
The subject vehicle fled the scene without stopping to render aid or calling 911.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and determined the scooter driver, 36, dead, according to police.
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Investigators advised that the subject vehicle may have front, right quarter panel and right-side damage.
Anyone with information on the above hit & run traffic fatality and/or the subject driver is requested to contact Miami-Dade Police Department Traffic Homicide Detective E. Diaz at (305) 471-2425. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477).
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