FHP Needs Witness To Help Them Solve Deadly SR 826 Crash

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for a good Samaritan who witnessed a deadly crash on S.R. 826 on Friday night to come forward and help them catch the driver responsible for causing the accident.

According to FHP, Juan Miranda and 73-year-old Martha Miranda were traveling southbound when they were rear-ended just south of NW 74th Street. Miranda lost control of the car and slammed into a guard rail.

Martha Miranda, who was in the passenger seat, was thrown from the car on impact. She was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital where she died. Over the weekend, her husband was released from the hospital.

FHP spokesman Joe Sanchez said after the accident a woman pulled over and used the couple's cellphone call 911. Even though she witnessed the crash, Sanchez said she left before FHP deputies could arrive to take her statement. They are asking that she get in contact with them because she may have key information which will help them catch the driver responsible.

Police believe the car in question is a dark-colored vehicle with right front end damage.

The couple was married for 54 years. Martha Miranda would've turned 74-years-old on Christmas Day.

Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.