NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - The victim of an apparent hit-and-run has died after his car smashed into a home in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The white car crashed into a home near Northwest 14th Avenue and 77th Terrace, at around midnight, after another car struck it and fled the scene, Wednesday.
Alice Bedell, 84, said she is not sure what caused the car to crash into her home of almost 60 years.
“I’m laying down, and I heard somebody, ‘Bam!'” said Bedell.
Minister Anthony Durden identified the victim as his nephew, 40-year-old Edward Durden, who friends and family called “John.”
He shared a picture of Edward from his wedding, just last month.
“I’m just very, very shook and shocked, still trying to deal with the impact of what’s happened,” said Anthony. “I was honored to officiate his wedding and also just funeralized my older brother two weeks ago, so it’s very painful, very hurtful.”
Anthony led a memorial in his nephew’s honor Wednesday evening.
“He’s like one of my family to just hold on and trust the process in knowing that God is who he is,” he said. “I want everyone to remember my nephew as being someone that loved his family, loved his community, loved his children, loved his friends.”
Police said a black SUV crashed into Durden’s vehicle sending his car into the corner of the home, before fleeing the scene.
“These are some dangerous streets,” said Anthony.
Neighbors recorded cellphone video of paramedics freeing Durden from his car and taking him to the hospital. There, he succumbed to his injuries.
Durden leaves behind children and his new bride.
As family and grieve their loss, they’re relying on their faith.
“That they trust the Lord through this process. My nephew was a man of God. He believed in the Lord, he believed in prayer,” Anthony said.
The crash remains under investigation.
If you have any information on this hit-and-run, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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