A man was killed and a woman was in custody following a hit and run crash in Miami Beach Monday morning.
The incident happened around 6 a.m. outside the Shelborne Hotel at 1801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Police spokeswoman Det. Vivian Hernandez said.
According to police, Stefano Riccioletti, 49, a chef at the Shore Club, was thrown some 30 feet by the impact from the car and was killed at the scene.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He was a valued member of our team and will be greatly missed," said Lucy Martin, general manager of the Shore Club, in an email statement.
The female driver, Karlie Tomica, 20, was arrested in the 5600 block of Collins Avenue, police said.
Police said a witness to the crash followed the driver to an aprtment complex where she was arrested.
"This witness helped us out tremendously," Miami Beach Police spokesman Bobby Hernandez said.
The incident had Collins Avenue between 17th and 19th Streets temporarily shut down in both directions and police were telling motorists to seek an alternate route.
No other information was immediately available.
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