Two Miami police officers were hospitalized after their motorcycles were struck by an SUV on the Dolphin Expressway, the Miami Police Department confirmed yesterday. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near Northwest 42nd Avenue, and both officers were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. The officers sustained leg and arm injuries and are receiving treatment, according to Local 10.
The collision caused major disruptions on the Dolphin Expressway, with three eastbound lanes closed between Northwest 42nd and 57th avenues. Traffic was significantly affected as authorities managed the scene and directed vehicles away from the area. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, with a black SUV believed to be involved. Authorities are working to confirm whether the vehicle at the scene is linked to the incident, according to aerial footage from Sky 10.
The crash caused significant delays for Miami drivers, particularly during the morning rush hour. The four officers were traveling westbound on SR-836 when the incident occurred, resulting in two officers being struck, with their damaged motorcycles later seen on the highway’s shoulder, as per WSVN. Miami Police advised drivers to use alternate routes and avoid the area between Le Jeune Road and Red Road.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Miami Police officers are continuing their investigation to determine the events leading up to the collision. A dark-colored SUV, which may have been involved, has not yet been confirmed as the vehicle responsible. Authorities are working to clarify the details of the incident while the community follows the recovery of the two injured officers.
For updates on the traffic situation and ongoing investigation, the public is advised to follow local news sources and adjust travel plans as needed while authorities continue their work on the roadway.
