The police are searching for a driver who fled after fatally hitting two people in Hialeah.

The police are searching for a driver linked to a hit-and-run in Hialeah that resulted in the death of two people.

The accident occurred on the night of this Sunday at the intersection of East Eighth Avenue and 47th Street. Hialeah Police units arrived at the scene after the incident.

According to the investigators, a driver of a dark-colored SUV was heading south on East Eighth Avenue when he struck and killed two pedestrians crossing the street.

The driver did not stop after the impact and left the scene.

Both victims - whose identities have not been disclosed so far - were declared dead at the scene of the accident, according to local press reports.

For several hours, authorities closed East Eighth Avenue between 46th and 49th Streets, advising drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

The detectives are continuing to investigate the case, but they have not provided any more information.

Anyone with information about this hit and run or the whereabouts of the driver can contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Reports can be made anonymously, and those who provide information may receive a reward of up to $5,000.

In Florida, the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident that has caused death or serious bodily injury are severe.

The crime can be classified as a second-degree felony, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison or probation, in addition to a fine of 10,000 dollars.

Beyond human sensitivity, which should always call for helping those in need, in legal terms, anyone involved in an accident must remain at the scene, check that all drivers and passengers are okay, and immediately call the police.

As of the closing of this note, there are no other details about the double hit-and-run that occurred in Hialeah this Sunday.