Miami Beach Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver In Mercedes

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Miami Beach police are searching for a hit-and-run driver in a white Mercedes-Benz who left a 60-year-old pedestrian in critical condition over the weekend.

Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department said the woman was struck by a 2019 Mercedes shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday at 44 Street and Collins Avenue. The car had a Florida license tag of NQHC83 with likely front-end damage.

Rodriguez told Patch police have been unable to locate the car despite knowing the license tag number.

"The subject vehicle is seen on city surveillance cameras travelling southbound along Collins Avenue before striking a pedestrian just south of 44 Street," Rodriguez said Monday.

Rodriguez said the driver of the Mercedes never stopped or called police. The car continued south and made a U-turn at 43 Street.

"At the moment of impact, the pedestrian was crossing the street and was tossed in the air before ultimately making contact with the pavement," according to Rodriguez.

The woman was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center where she remained in critical condition Monday after undergoing multiple surgeries.

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305.471.TIPS.