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Woman, 61, Killed on Way to Work
27 Mar
Summary
- A 66-year-old woman was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run.
- The victim, a nurse and veteran, was en route to her job.
- The suspect admitted to the crash after being identified.
A fatal hit-and-run in West Park has led to the arrest of Karen Essick, 66, of Miramar. The incident occurred Monday morning near Barry Road and West Hallandale Beach Boulevard. The victim, Mishell Warner, 61, was struck while walking to a bus stop on her way to Memorial Regional Hospital, where she had worked for 35 years. Warner was a dedicated nurse, a mother of two, a caregiver, a minister, and an Army veteran.
Investigators identified Essick as the suspect after reviewing surveillance footage that showed her vehicle stopping briefly before leaving the scene. Essick's Toyota Corolla, with damage consistent with the crash, was later found at a West Park repair shop. Detectives report that Essick admitted to her involvement in the crash when contacted. Warner's family expressed their grief, highlighting that she spent her life helping others but was left without assistance when critically injured.
