MIAMI GARDENS, FL : 8-year-old boy injured in Miami Gardens hit-and-run speaks out amid search for driver on Thursday, 23rd May 2024

An 8-year-old boy is speaking as he continues to recover from a broken ankle that, police said, was caused by a driver who fled the scene.

According to Miami Gardens Police, the hit-and-run occurred on May 12th at around 7:30 pm in the area of NW 27th Court and 192nd Terrace.

Kaion Lynch Jr, said he was playing outside with other kids when their football was tossed in the roadway.

Lynch said he did not see the car coming when he went to retrieve it.

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