Family makes plea for justice after bicyclist killed in Miami hit-and run

MIAMI – A South Florida household is determined for solutions after a beloved one was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Sunday morning.

A household plea for 24-year-old Justine Avenet was held round 10 a.m. Friday on the Miami Police Division.

Miami law enforcement officials responded to the realm of Northeast Biscayne Boulevard and twenty second Road round 3:15 a.m. Sunday to analyze a name a few hit-and-run involving a bicyclist with critical bodily accidents.

Metropolis of Miami Hearth Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced Avenet lifeless on the scene.

Avenet’s mom pleaded with the general public to come back ahead if they’ve any data that may assist result in an arrest.

“We’re begging you, begging you to come back ahead — whoever might need seen something,” she stated.

Based on investigators, Avenet was driving a pedal bicycle when she was hit by a car. The motive force by no means stopped.

Miami Police Detective Marvin Lopez instructed Native 10 Information’ Saira Anwer that the car was badly broken, however remains to be practical.

“The complete entrance bumper was utterly broken and ripped off as a result of crash,” stated Lopez. “The windshield has harm to the best facet and the best headlight is totally shattered and blown aside, nevertheless it’s nonetheless practical.”

Detectives stated that the car that fled the scene is probably a 2018-2021, dark-colored Nissan Pathfinder (or related) with harm to the entrance bumper. It has a lacking entrance grill and emblem.

Miami police launched a flyer with a visible description of the suspect’s car.

“Somebody wants to come back ahead — anybody who helps anybody concerned on this crime wants to come back ahead,” stated household legal professional Paul McKenna. “Justice must be executed.”

Miami police are urging the neighborhood to help in offering detectives with the SUV and/or suspect’s data and whereabouts.

Anybody with data relating to the incident is requested to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.