A tragic incident unfolded last night in Southwest Miami-Dade where a driver lost their life after their car plunged into a canal. Local 10 reported that the crash occurred around 11 p.m. near Southwest 268th Street and 107th Avenue. Authorities say, the two passengers managed to escape the sinking vehicle and attempted a rescue, but the driver was declared dead at the scene.
The survivors are currently fighting for their lives at Jackson South Medical Center, where they were listed in critical condition, as confirmed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. The identities of those involved have not been released, and the circumstances leading up to the crash are still under investigation, per the report by NBC Miami.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to the tragic scene to find the car submerged and the driver unresponsive. They pronounced the individual deceased shortly after arriving. Local 10 also added this detail. Officials are working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the vehicle's fatal descent into the waterway. Further updates are expected as the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office continues its investigation into the cause of this accident.
