MIAMI — Traffic on Northwest 17th Avenue has reopened after police shut down the road Saturday afternoon following fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian.
The crash happened before 12:30 p.m. near Northwest 17th Avenue and Northwest 44th Street, next to Second Canaan Missionary Baptist Church.
Video from the scene showed what appeared to be a person’s belongings scattered in the roadway, including a red walker and clothing.
Police blocked off the area to traffic while investigators photographed the scene and worked to piece together what happened.
Authorities confirmed the victim was a 61-year-old man.
One neighbor said speeding has long been a problem along Northwest 17th Avenue.
“From here on 41st Street, under the bridge, all the way north to 46th, people are racing, racing, flying,” the neighbor said.
Officials have not released additional details. The investigation remains ongoing.
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