A tragic accident occurred in Hialeah, Miami, when an elderly couple: Julio Eduardo Hernández and Manuela Hernández died after being hit by a car on 48th Street and 8th Avenue East.
Eduardo, 87 years old, and Manuela, 84, died instantly due to the severe impact, according to Univisión journalist María Fernanda López, who broadcast live on Facebook the details of the incident and emphasized that the victims had been living in the area for 45 years.
The driver responsible for the hit-and-run, identified as Sucej Calcines, 47 years old, fled the scene after the accident.
However, the police reviewed the cameras, followed the route, and managed to track his car, a black 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450, thanks to the existing surveillance in the area.
Calcines was later arrested and confessed to being the author of the act. She now faces several charges for the crime.
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.
Beyond human sensitivity, which should always prompt assistance to those in need, legally, those involved in an accident must remain at the scene, verify that all drivers and passengers are okay, and immediately call the police.
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