A 10-year-old girl died after a driver struck two children riding an electric bicycle and fled the scene on September 9, 2026. The collision occurred at the intersection of Northwest 117th Street and Northwest 7th Avenue in the northwest part of Miami-Dade County at approximately 8 p.m.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the driver was traveling north on Northwest 7th Avenue when the vehicle made contact with the e‑bike. The impact caused the bicycle to crash, resulting in the death of the 10‑year‑old girl. The second child on the bike was not reported to have suffered serious injuries.
Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and began an investigation into the hit‑and‑run. The identity of the driver remains unknown, and no vehicle description has been released to the public. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the make, model, and possible license plate of the vehicle involved.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that they are pursuing all leads to locate the responsible party. The department urged anyone who may have observed the incident or who has information about the vehicle to come forward. The tragic loss of the young girl has prompted community concern, and officials reiterated the importance of road safety for cyclists, especially those using electric bicycles on public streets.