Miami, Florida—Florida Highway Patrol officers responded to a fatal collision on the I-95 interstate Thursday morning. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene before emergency services could arrive. Investigators confirmed the victim was killed instantly upon impact. The incident has triggered a wide-ranging search for the suspect vehicle.

Traffic was halted across three lanes as patrol units cleared the area and established a perimeter. The collision took place near a busy interchange, an area known for heavy transit at all hours. Witnesses reported seeing a dark-colored sedan speeding away from the site heading northbound.

Troopers spent the afternoon scanning traffic camera footage from nearby highway gantries. They are trying to pinpoint the license plate of the fleeing vehicle. The force of the impact left significant debris scattered across the median, which forensic teams collected for further analysis.

Officials stated that the driver failed to pull over or contact authorities, violating state law. The highway patrol is working to identify the victim, whose personal belongings were found near the shoulder. No family has been notified yet, and their identity is being withheld pending further investigation.

Road crews worked to clear the scene by mid-afternoon, but the investigation into the driver’s path continues. The I-95 corridor is a major artery, and the timing of the crash caused gridlock throughout the surrounding metropolitan area. Travelers faced significant delays for most of the day.

The highway patrol has requested that any motorists with dashcam footage from the I-95 area between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. contact the local station. They are operating under the assumption that the vehicle may have visible front-end damage.

This death marks another incident in a series of highway safety concerns across the Miami region. Local authorities are reviewing the surveillance data to determine if the driver was speeding at the time of the collision. There is currently no confirmed lead on the suspect's identity.

The investigation remains active. Patrol units continue to monitor the highway for any sign of the vehicle described by witnesses. Forensic evidence remains under review at the state lab.