A catastrophic incident unfolded on the Dolphin Expressway early this morning, leading to a complete closure of its westbound lanes, as confirmed by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The accident, which took place near Northwest 57th Avenue, involved a silver Toyota Sedan that collided at high speed into the rear of a flatbed truck, according to Lt. Alex Camacho, a spokesperson for the FHP
The impact was severe enough to cause instant fatalities, with the male driver of the Toyota pronounced dead at the scene, however, the truck driver escaped the crash unharmed, an event details echoed by both Local10.com and NBC Miami, as investigators were dispatched to piece together the moments that led up to the tragedy, the westbound traffic on State Road 836 remains at a halt at 57th Avenue putting the commutes of many in disarray as the day progresses.
The Florida Highway Patrol is spearheading the investigation into the causes of the crash, and while the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed, further details might unfold as the FHP continues with the inquiry to understand what precisely occurred on that stretch of road.
