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Man Killed In Hit & Run Identified

MIAMI-DADE (CBS4) - Miami-Dade police are asking for the public's help in finding a driver involved in a deadly hit & run accident.

The accident happened Wednesday night around 9:45 p.m. on NW 27th Avenue at 23rd Street.

Police said 43-year-old Rene Gil, of Hialeah, was walking along NW 27th Avenue when he was struck; the driver of the vehicle sped away leaving the man to die.

Investigators have not been able to identify what type of vehicle struck Gil and do not have a description of the driver.

Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS or send a text message to CRIMES and enter CSMD followed by the "tip".

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