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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Police arrest Francesca Yesbick for hit-and-run in Hallandale Beach

Francesca Yesbick, 37, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident after police identified her as the driver who struck a pedestrian in Hallandale Beach on July 18. Investigators allege Yesbick provided false information to 911 operators by describing a different vehicle color and failing to report her own involvement in the incident.

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Why It Matters

This case highlights the use of city surveillance cameras and in criminal investigations to verify witness statements and identify suspects in incidents.

Key Facts

  • The accident occurred shortly before midnight on July 18 in the 600 block of West Hallandale Beach Boulevard.
  • The pedestrian victim survived the collision but sustained serious injuries.
  • Surveillance footage showed a white vehicle striking the pedestrian.
  • Francesca Yesbick, 37, called 911 after the incident to report seeing a man hit by a car.
  • During the 911 call, Yesbick described the vehicle as a green Honda, which contradicted the surveillance footage.
  • Police used city cameras and license plate reader technology to track the vehicle and identify the driver.
  • Yesbick turned herself in to the Hallandale Beach Police Department nearly a month after the incident.
  • Yesbick faces a formal charge of leaving the scene of an accident.

Who's Mentioned

location600 block of West Hallandale Beach Boulevard“The location where the accident occurred.”organizationLocal 10 News“The news outlet that obtained the surveillance footage.”organizationHallandale Beach Police Department“The law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”other37“The age of the suspect.”personFrancesca Yesbick“The suspect arrested for the hit-and-run incident.”other911“The emergency service contacted by the suspect.”