Deadly Hit & Run In Opa-locka
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) — An investigation is underway into a deadly overnight hit and run crash in Opa-locka.
Miami-Dade Police said a male in his 60s was struck and killed while crossing the street at the 2700 block of NW 135th Street around 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Surveillance cameras captured the driver get out of the SUV, walk toward the man's body, then turn around and run back to the vehicle, jump inside and take off.
Detectives say there was also female passenger in the vehicle.
Police found the abandoned Infinity SUV, which had extensive front end damage, about a block away on Sabur Lane.
Traffic homicide detectives identified the man who died as 84-year David Contreras.
If you have any information you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.
