NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County
Family seeks driver surrender after hit-and-run in northwest Miami-Dade leaves 10-year-old dead and brother injured
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A family is asking a driver to surrender following a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday night in northwest Miami-Dade that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old girl and critical injuries to her older brother while they were riding an electric bicycle.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
A fatal hit-and-run crash in northwest Miami-Dade has left a child dead and another hospitalized, highlighting local traffic safety concerns.
Key Facts
- A hit-and-run vehicle struck two siblings on Wednesday night.
- The victims were riding an electric bicycle in northwest Miami-Dade.
- A 10-year-old girl died as a result of the crash.
- The older brother of the victim remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
- The family of the victims is publicly asking the driver to surrender.
Who's Mentioned
locationNorthwest Seventh Avenue“Intersection near where the collision occurred.”locationNorthwest 117th Street“Intersection near where the collision occurred.”PersonPatrice“Aunt of Peyton and Brent.”OrganizationMiami-Dade Crime Stoppers“Receiving tips regarding the accident.”OrganizationMiami-Dade Sheriff's Office“Investigating the hit-and-run crash.”otherNissan Versa“Vehicle model sought by investigators (silver or gray, 2009-2012).”PersonBrent“Brother who was injured and hospitalized.”OrganizationJackson Memorial Hospital“Hospital where Brent remained hospitalized.”locationMiami-Dade“Location where the hit-and-run incident occurred in the northwest area.”locationMiami-Dade County“Location of the incident and jurisdiction.”locationRyder Trauma Center“Hospital facility where victims were taken.”OrganizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Transported the victims to the hospital.”PersonPeyton“10-year-old victim who died from injuries.”