He was fatally struck by a van in Little Havana. The van’s driver took off, cops say.
Geovany Merlos Ramos was crossing Southwest Eighth Avenue in Little Havana Saturday night when he was hit by a van.
Ramos, 39, was rushed to a nearby hospital, but died from his injuries.
Police said the driver of the van — a white, Dodge Ram Van 1500 with no windows on the rear sides, circa 1999 to 2002 — never stopped to help Ramos.
On Tuesday, the department shared a photo of a van similar to the one believed to be involved in the crash in hopes of finding the driver.
The accident happened at approximately 8:40 p.m. in the area of Southwest Eighth Avenue and Second Street.
We need assistance locating the van and driver of the van who struck the victim and fled. The victim passed away at the hospital. This occurred on 4/11/20 at 8:40 p.m. at SW 8 Ave and 2 St. The van should have front end damage. If you have any information call @CrimeStopper305 pic.twitter.com/MKOdDmengK
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) April 14, 2020
The van, police said, was heading north on Southwest Eighth Avenue when it struck Ramos.
“Detectives need assistance on locating the vehicle and the suspect driving the vehicle in this crime,” police said in a news release.
Anyone with information is asked to call Miami Police Department’s Traffic Homicide office at 305-603-6525 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).
