Police are looking for a driver in connection with a hit-and-run in Hialeah that killed two people.
On Sunday night, Hialeah police went to the crash site at East Eighth Avenue and 47th Street.
According to investigators, the driver of a dark-colored SUV was heading northbound on East Eighth Avenue when he struck and killed both victims as they crossed the street.
According to police, the motorist continued driving and fled the area.
Both pedestrians were pronounced dead on the scene.
Officers have closed East Eighth Avenue between 46th and 49th Streets. They warn drivers to avoid the area and take alternative routes.
Detectives have not offered any additional information about the event as they continue to investigate.
If you have any information regarding this hit-and-run or the driver’s location, please call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember that you can always stay anonymous and may be eligible for a $5,000 award.