NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities need the public’s help finding a dangerous driver who struck a man crossing a street and left a dog to die in Northwest Miami-Dade.
“He’s in bad shape. He still hasn’t been able to talk to us or anything like that,” said Sharhonte Walker, the victim’s niece.
A man was critically injured three weeks ago. Investigators released a video of the vehicle they said, hit him and took off. The driver of that car is wanted by police.
“We’re just lost for words that someone left him on the ground like that, just left him to die. Thank God he’s still here and fighting. It’s just difficult to deal with,” said Walker.
The hit-and-run happened on March 9, around 11:30 at night, in the area of Northwest 95th Street and 20th Avenue.
The victim, 39-year-old Willie Moore, was walking his dogs. Police said surveillance video was captured right after they were hit.
A Nissan Altima can be seen making a U-turn and then keeps on going.
One of the dogs was killed, and Moore suffered injuries to his legs, hips and back.
“Had to get pins and rods from his ankle all the way up to his hip,” said Kaytrina Coqmard, the victim’s family member.
As he fights to recover, Moore’s family members are asking for the public’s help in finding the hit-and-run driver.
“We’re just hurt that someone would leave someone like that on the ground,” said Walker. “If you know who this is, they need to turn themself in. If this was your family member, would you want them to be left on the ground like this?”
Police said the Nissan Altima involved will have damage on the driver’s side and front of the vehicle.
Moore is far from a full recovery and will need help with medical expenses. If you would like to help this family, click here.
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 reward of up to $5,000.
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