Introduction to the Incident
One of two women who was walking on a sidewalk when she was struck following a crash involving a Miami Police officer over the weekend has died, authorities said.
Michelle Veronica Salmeron Membreno, 23, has died from her injuries following the crash, Miami Police officials said Monday.
Details of the Crash
According to the Miami Police Department, the incident happened Saturday evening near Northwest Seventh Street and 47th Avenue in Flagami after the officer’s car crashed into another car.
One or both of the vehicles hit Salmeron Membreno and another woman who was on the sidewalk near a bus bench.
Eyewitness Accounts
"The impact was so strong it took away the bench and the ladies on the sidewalk. When we saw it, they were already lying on the floor. I heard it and came to see what everyone was watching," said witness Sergio Velasquez in Spanish.
Salmeron Membreno, the other pedestrian and the officer were all taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where Salmeron Membreno died of her injuries.
Remembering the Victim
"She was just so hard-working. She would never say no. She was always on top of her things," said Andrea Rodriguez, who worked with Salmeron Membreno at Target.
The other pedestrian and the officer were in stable condition. Their identities haven’t been released.
Coworkers remembered a woman who died after she was struck following a crash involving a Miami Police officer.
Video showed the frantic moments after the crash as officers gave CPR to someone who was lying on the ground.
Aftermath and Investigation
"She was on the ground, the bus station was destroyed. Everyone was flocked around, police cars were coming in as fast as they could. It was a nightmare," said witness Joshua Reyes, a clerk at a nearby supermarket.
An investigation into the crash was ongoing.
At the scene Monday, debris from the crash remained scattered among the flowers left for Salmeron Membreno.
Conclusion
The death of Michelle Veronica Salmeron Membreno is a tragic reminder of the dangers of vehicle accidents and the importance of ensuring road safety. As the investigation into the crash continues, the community comes together to mourn the loss of a young life.
FAQs
- Q: What happened to Michelle Veronica Salmeron Membreno?
A: Michelle Veronica Salmeron Membreno, 23, died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle involved in a crash with a Miami Police officer. - Q: Where did the incident occur?
A: The incident happened near Northwest Seventh Street and 47th Avenue in Flagami. - Q: What is the current status of the other pedestrian and the officer involved?
A: The other pedestrian and the officer were in stable condition, though their identities have not been released. - Q: Is there an ongoing investigation into the crash?
A: Yes, an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
