Family of 17-year-old Fatally Struck in Little Haiti Demands Answers
A Miami family is reeling in pain after the search for a missing teen ended in tragedy. The family of Tyler Henderson, 17, spoke with 7News on Sunday, hours after City of Miami Police confirmed the devastating news.
"He just was a baby, just turned 17. He didn’t even get the chance to even enjoy 17," said a family member, struggling to come to terms with the loss.
The family of 17-year-old Tyler Henderson is in mourning after he was fatally struck in a car crash in the Little Haiti area.
All he loved was football, and he had good grades, good grades. He was a good boy," said another family member, showing the teen’s report card on her cellphone.
The nightmare began when police put out an alert late Saturday night, saying Henderson was missing. His family, who asked not to be identified, immediately began searching for him, scouring the streets and knocking on doors.
"Just imagine you’re looking for your little brother, and he’s nowhere to be found, he’s dead," said a family member, her voice cracking with grief. "You think he’s gonna come back, you’re just praying and hoping he’s gonna come back, and he’s not coming back."
Sunday afternoon, police announced that Henderson’s body had been recovered, but initially, they did not provide further details. It wasn’t until later that the family discovered the horrific truth – that their beloved son and brother had been hit by a car and killed in the area of Northwest 62nd Street and 13th Avenue.
The 17-year-old was initially heading to a friend’s house, but never made it. "He hadn’t made it back to his friend, so I went over to the friend’s house. The friend showed me messages, like, with Tyler leaving and him telling Tyler, like, ‘Bring me some chips back,’" said a family member. "He actually made it to the destination, but he actually didn’t make it in the house because he was going to the store, and that’s when he got hit."
The family is demanding answers about the circumstances surrounding the crash, including why the driver stayed at the scene and whether they will face consequences. "The driver needs to be in jail," said a family member, their anger and grief plain on their faces.
As of late Sunday night, police have not specified whether or not the driver will be cited.
Conclusion
The family of Tyler Henderson is left to pick up the pieces and try to make sense of the senseless tragedy that has befallen them. Their pain and grief are palpable, and their demands for answers are clear. As the community comes together to mourn the loss of this young life, it is essential to remember the importance of holding those responsible accountable and working to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened to Tyler Henderson?
Tyler Henderson, 17, was struck and killed in a car crash in the Little Haiti area of Miami. - What was Tyler’s family doing when they realized he was missing?
Tyler’s family was initially searching for him after police put out an alert saying he was missing. - What happened to the driver who struck Tyler?
As of late Sunday night, police have not specified whether or not the driver will be cited or face consequences.
