The South Florida community is mourning the loss of Onyxia Delinois, a 28-year-old marathon runner, U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran, entrepreneur, and mother, who died recently two years after a devastating hit-and-run crash left her with life-altering injuries.
Delinois was struck in the early hours of April 6, 2024, while jogging along Miramar Parkway near Southwest 184th Avenue.
Authorities say the driver fled the scene, leaving her with catastrophic brain trauma. Despite multiple surgeries and intensive medical care, she never regained the ability to walk, speak, or eat independently.
Her husband, Roosevelt Delinois, who served as her full-time caregiver throughout her recovery, confirmed her passing in an emotional message shared on social media.
“We are laying our sweet, ambitious, strong, driven and amazing Onyxia to rest next weekend,” he wrote, describing his wife as a woman of remarkable determination and resilience.
Known for her drive and discipline, Delinois balanced multiple roles—building her own insurance agency in Sunrise, serving in the military, raising her family, and pursuing her passion for long-distance running. Friends and loved ones remember her as energetic, focused, and deeply committed to her goals.
In the years following the crash, her story resonated widely across South Florida. Members of the running community organized events in her honor, while supporters contributed to fundraising efforts to assist with her extensive medical needs. Her case also drew attention to the dangers of hit-and-run incidents and the lasting impact such crimes have on victims and their families.
Despite ongoing appeals, the case remains unsolved.
The Miramar Police Department and Broward Crime Stoppers continue to urge anyone with information about the vehicle or driver involved to come forward. Authorities have emphasized that even anonymous tips could be crucial in bringing accountability.
Delinois’ death marks a heartbreaking conclusion to a prolonged fight for survival, but her life continues to inspire those who knew her and followed her journey.
She is survived by her husband, their young child, and a community that rallied around her during her final years.
