Driver arrested in Miami Gardens hit-and-run that injured 3
MIAMI -- Miami Gardens police said they have arrested the driver accused of striking three people Thursday before driving away from the scene.
Authorities said through investigative means they were able to locate and arrest Sharon Cox, 62, at her residence.
Cox is facing charges involving leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury. Police said the car parked in front of her residence had damage consistent with a hit-and-run.
The incident occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. near the 16400 block of NW 25th Avenue, according to police.
On Thursday, one person was taken to a local hospital for treatment but information about that person's condition was pending. The identities of the three victims were not immediately disclosed.
In a written statement, police said the driver was traveling northbound while trying to leave the parking lot before the vehicle struck the victims who were all standing in the lot.
Two pedestrians stayed at the scene.
