A devastating car crash has claimed the life of a woman early this morning in Northwest Miami-Dade, with another person injured in the collision. According to the NBC Miami, the incident occurred at the intersection of Northwest 42nd Avenue, commonly known as LeJeune Road, and Northwest 36th Street.
The aftermath of the wreck left a mangled sedan, its airbags deployed, cordoned off by crime scene tape while a yellow tarp covered what is presumed to be a body at the scene. As reported by NBC Miami, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed that the female driver of the vehicle passed away on the scene, and another casualty was transported to the hospital for treatment. Details on what caused the crash or the condition of the surviving victim were not immediately available.
In a separate report by WSVN, the incident was described as a violent multi-vehicle wreck that took place at around 4:30 a.m. Traffic homicide detectives from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office have taken the lead on the investigation, as the roads near the crash site were closed for investigative work. Police urged drivers to seek alternate routes, suggesting Northwest 27th Avenue to avoid the area.
No further updates have been given on the conditions of the other motorists involved in the fatal encounter. The investigations by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide unit and Miami Springs Police are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Drivers have been reminded to exercise caution and heed any alterations to their customary routes.
