Suspected Hit-And-Run Driver Charged In Death Of 58-Year-Old Man

MIAMI, FL — Acting on a tip, Miami-Dade police have arrested a 25-year-old Miami Gardens man in connection with the hit-and-run death of 58-year-old Jose Luis Hernandez Garcia, who was struck by a Hyundai Elantra while he was crossing the street earlier this month at NW 173 Drive and 47th Avenue.

Twenty-five-year-old Luis Mozas was taken into custody in connection with the May 9 hi-and-run incident that occurred around 11:05 p.m. He later confessed to being the driver who struck Hernandez Garcia, according to Detective Argemis Colome of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Colome told Patch that police got a tip that led to Mozas' arrest after handing out flyers around the scene of the hit-and-run incident and requesting the public's help in the case.

Hernandez Garcia, of the 600 block of SW 60 Court in Miami, was pronounced dead on the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

"The driver of a Hyundai was traveling south on NW 47 Avenue when he struck Mr. Hernandez Garcia," Colome explained. "The driver continued to travel south on NW 47 Avenue, fleeing the scene of the accident and failing to stop and render aid or provide his information."

Police discovered the Hyundai at Mozas' home in the 4400 block of NW 169 Terrace.

"An inspection of the vehicle revealed damage consistent with the crash," according to Colome. "Further investigation revealed that Mr. Luis Mozas was the driver of the vehicle and he subsequently confessed to his involvement."