NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver who was behind the wheel of a taxi cab in Northeast Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Police responded to the scene along Northeast 155th Street and West Dixie Highway at approximately 3:40 a.m., Tuesday.
7Skyforce HD hovered above the scene as officers shut down the intersection.
Officials said 48-year-old Jean Saint Louis was crossing the street when he was hit by a yellow Ford Crown Victoria taxi traveling southbound on West Dixie Highway. The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
Miami-Dade Fire rescue crews transported Saint Louis to a local hospital in critical condition.
#MDPD needs your help in locating the vehicle involved in a HIT & RUN WITH CRITICAL INJURIES that occurred on 6/18/19 in the area of NE 144 Street and W. Dixie Highway. Anyone with information is urged to contact @CrimeStopper305 at (305) 471-8477. pic.twitter.com/PT8GHpic61
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) June 18, 2019
Crime scene investigators remained at the scene for hours as they attempted to piece together what happened.
Police believe the cab has tinted windows and may have front end damage, front windshield damage and a missing passenger side rearview mirror.
7News reached out to businesses in the area in hopes of finding surveillance video.
One business owner said police had already taken their video.
If you have any information on this driver or the cab’s whereabouts, 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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