Friends of Alexis Muñoz García, a Cuban man who died in Redland, Miami-Dade County, are seeking justice for their friend, who was reportedly struck by a hit-and-run driver. "Rest in peace, my friend. We demand justice for this great man, friend, and exemplary father. May God have you in His holy glory, rest in peace, the PONI," wrote Facebook user Yoscani Nicolás.
Muñoz was a 46-year-old husband and father of three who had recently emigrated to Florida. The tragic event unfolded early last Monday when Muñoz, on his way to work riding a scooter, was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene.
According to the police, as reported by Telemundo 51, the vehicle first collided with a house on 232nd Street and 194th Avenue Southwest before striking Muñoz on 208th Street and the same avenue, then immediately leaving the scene.
Yaicel Santana Muñoz, a cousin of the victim, confirmed that Alexis was headed to his job at the time of the incident.
Meanwhile, Facebook user Bárbara Ortega Cristia remembered the deceased in the "REVOLICO EN ESMERALDA" Facebook group, stating, "You will always be in our hearts."