MIAMI (WSVN) – Miami police arrested 29-year-old Alfredo Rodriguez on April 6 after he allegedly struck a construction worker and multiple vehicles before his SUV overturned. The incident occurred at approximately 2:55 a.m. at the intersection of NW 8th Avenue and NW South River Drive.
Rodriguez was operating a whiteSUV with a temporary tag at the time of the crash. He faces multiple charges, including leaving the scene of a crash with no serious injury, reckless driving, resisting an officer without violence and driving with a knowingly suspended license.
An officer, who was working off-duty in the area at the time of the incident, reported seeing Rodriguez operating a white SUV traveling southbound. According to police, Rodriguez entered an active construction zone at the intersection and failed to maintain control of the vehicle, striking a construction worker identified as Mr. Gonzalez. Following the collision, Rodriguez allegedly fled the scene southbound without providing information or rendering aid.
While continuing southbound, Rodriguez lost control of the vehicle again and collided with a residential fence, front porch and two parked vehicles. The impact caused Rodriguez’s vehicle to overturn.
Manuel Garcia, who resides at the property, reported hearing a loud crash from outside his home. Garcia told investigators he observed Rodriguez climbing out of an overturned SUV. Garcia then witnessed the driver fleeing the area on foot toward NW 8th Avenue and NW 2nd Street.
Police canvassed the area and located Rodriguez a short distance away. He was detained and taken into custody. Following the arrest, a records check that Rodriguez’s driving privileges have been suspended since 2019.
Bond was set at $3,000 but Rodriguez has a hold by the U.S. Marshals.
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