A fatal motorcycle crash on the Don Shula Expressway claimed the life of one individual yesterday afternoon, causing major traffic disruptions. The accident took place on SR 874 northbound near Kendall Drive and led to the closure of all northbound lanes between Killian Parkway and Kendall Drive, as confirmed by Total Traffic Miami on X.
545pm All NB Lanes of the Don Shula SR-874 are CLOSED between Killian Pkwy & Kendall Dr as @FHPMiami investigates, a fatal crash. Traffic from the turnpike is totally STOPPED. Don’t use the Shula Exit on the turnpike!
— Total Traffic Miami (@TotalTrafficMIA) March 26, 2024
Use: SW 117th or 107th aves.https://t.co/HHpIVcoEMP
The Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Police responded to the scene where the accident involved a motorcycle that swerved into the left lane directly in front of a tow truck. The collision was fatal for the motorcyclist who, was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident has sparked an ongoing investigation, with traffic being directed to flow through the right lane only, WSVN reported.
Commuters witnessed significant delays as the expressway stood gridlocked following the crash. Officials urged drivers to avoid the Shula Exit on the turnpike and provided alternate routes via SW 117th or 107th Avenues.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Meanwhile, the Florida Highway Patrol has yet to disclose further details about the findings of their investigation into this tragic event. As traffic slowly returns to normalcy, the consequences of the incident continue to ripple through the Southwest Miami-Dade community.
