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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade deputies charge Jay Hudson Harmon with intentional hit-and-run at West Kendall bus station

Jay Hudson Harmon, 65, was arrested on felony hit-and-run and aggravated battery charges after allegedly driving his vehicle into a man at the West Kendall Transit Terminal on August 7. The suspect reportedly returned to the scene an hour after the incident and admitted to deputies that he struck the victim intentionally.

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Why It Matters

A resident was seriously injured in a violent incident at a public transit facility, leading to felony charges and the ongoing detention of the suspect.

Key Facts

  • Jay Hudson Harmon, 65, was arrested on charges of hit-and-run and aggravated battery.
  • The incident occurred on the evening of August 7 at the West Kendall Transit Terminal.
  • CCTV footage from approximately 9:40 p.m. shows the suspect hitting the victim with his Jeep and running him over.
  • The victim sustained a head laceration, perforated bladder, left tibial fracture, and multiple rib fractures.
  • The suspect returned to the scene one hour after the incident and admitted to hitting the victim intentionally.
  • The suspect claimed he hit the victim because he believed his son's life was in danger.
  • The suspect was arrested at the MDSO Hammocks District station on Tuesday.
  • As of Wednesday, the suspect is held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with bond status pending.

Who's Mentioned

locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“The jail where the suspect is being held.”locationWest Kendall Transit Terminal“The site of the incident located at 9155 SW 162nd Ave.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and arrested the suspe”locationHCA Florida Kendall Hospital“The hospital where the victim was treated for injuries.”personJay Hudson Harmon“The suspect arrested for hit-and-run and aggravated battery.”