Woman Arrested for Two Separate Hit-and-Run Crashes in Miami Beach – NBC 6 South Florida
Miami Beach police have arrested a woman they believe was the person responsible for two separate hit-and-run crashes in Miami Beach Thursday night.
Hanee Julieth Ramirez, 31, was arrested Friday night in Doral. She is facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash and reckless driving.
According to Miami Beach police, Ramirez was driving northbound on Collins Avenue in a black four-door sedan Thursday when she hit 61-year-old Lena Chiang near 44th Street.
Just a few minutes later and a couple of blocks away, Ramirez allegedly struck another man.
Ramirez then allegedly fled the scene.
Both victims were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Unit by Miami Beach Fire Rescue. Chiang was listed in stable condition, but the man was listed in critical condition.
Chiang’s husband spoke to NBC 6 and said he and his wife were visiting from Chicago. He added that his wife is in good spirits and is recuperating.
Police have not released any information on what caused the crash or why they suspect Ramirez was the driver responsible.
Ramirez was expected to make a bond court appearance Sunday.