Crash leaves woman hospitalized in Sunny Isles Beach

Crash leaves 1 hospitalized in Sunny Isles Beach

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. — Authorities are investigating after a woman was hit by a vehicle Thursday night in Sunny Isles Beach.

The call came in just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Collins Avenue and 189th Street. Police closed the roadway for several hours, creating a long line of traffic along Collins Avenue.

Officers were seen collecting evidence at the scene, including a shopping bag and other debris left on the roadway.

According to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Detective Samantha Choon, the driver parked further down the street after striking the pedestrian, returned to the accident scene and then called 911 for help.

She said Sunny Isles Beach police responded to the scene.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the victim to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition.

Choon said MDSO Traffic Homicide detectives have assumed the investigation.

No other details were immediately released.

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Byron Tollefson

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Byron Tollefson joined Local 10 News as a reporter in July 2025.