A 27-year-old man, Javier Sanjayzar, has been arrested after hitting a pedestrian on a scooter in Little Havana and leaving the scene. He is being held at Miami‑Dade’s TGK jail and now faces both criminal charges and a possible immigration hold, as he is an undocumented immigrant.
Charges and Court Hearing
At a bond hearing, Judge Mindy Glazer informed Sanjayzar that he is charged with:
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Leaving the scene of a crash causing death
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Driving without a valid driver’s license
The judge noted that he has an immigration hold, which could lead to deportation. Bond was set at $25,000 per charge, totaling $50,000.
The Crash
The incident occurred on Dec. 30, 2025, at the intersection of Southwest 6th Street and 14th Avenue. Investigators said Sanjayzar failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a pedestrian on a scooter. The victim was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital with traumatic injuries and had to be intubated. Police reported that the victim died eight days later from the injuries.
Investigation and Arrest
A traffic stop the day after the crash helped break the case. A Miami police sergeant stopped a 2018 Hyundai Tucson traveling the wrong way and noticed front-end damage consistent with a crash. Investigators traced the SUV to Sanjayzar, who had rented it from another person.
Sanjayzar reportedly told the vehicle owner that he had been in an accident but claimed the pedestrian walked away unharmed.
He was formally charged and taken into custody on Jan. 27.
Police Reminder
Miami police reminded drivers that leaving the scene of a crash can result in serious criminal charges:
“If you’re involved in an accident, call 911 and stay at the scene. Running away only makes things worse,” they said.
The victim’s identity has not been released.