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Deputies seek driver in Miami-Dade hit-and-run that critically injured 18-year-old Steffany Medina
An 18-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being struck by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday in southwest Miami-Dade, and deputies are asking the public for help finding the person responsible.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. â Miami-Dade deputies are searching for the driver who struck an 18-year-old woman early Saturday morning and fled the scene, leaving her critically injured.
The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. near Southwest 296th Street and 153rd Court, according to authorities. When first responders arrived, they found Steffany Medina injured in the roadway.
Medina was rushed to Jackson South Medical Center in critical condition. Officials said she has since been upgraded to stable condition.
Investigators say the driver who hit Medina did not stop to check on her or offer aid. Deputies are actively working to identify that person.
Medinaâs mother spoke with reporters in Spanish, asking that her name and face not be shown. She broke down several times during the interview as she described her daughterâs condition.
âAll I want is for them to find the person responsible for this. My daughter does not deserve this,â she said.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Calls can be made anonymously.
The investigation is ongoing. No further details about the vehicle or the driver have been released.