A alleged hit-and-run driver accused of killing a 69-year-old pedestrian in northwest Miami-Dade earlier this month has been arrested, authorities said.

Jose M. Alvarez, 51, was arrested Tuesday on charges of leaving the scene of a crash involving death and attempted tampering with physical evidence, an arrest report said.

According to the report, Alvarez was behind the wheel of a 2019 Toyota Tundra that struck and killed 69-year-old Enrique de Moya the night of Aug. 2. Miami-Dade Corrections

The crash happened at Northwest 7th Avenue and Northwest 131st Street and was captured by surveillance footage .

The report said Alvarez had a green light as de Moya was crossing Northwest 7th Avenue in the crosswalk and walked into the direct path of the pickup.

Alvarez fled the scene witho

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