A Saturday night drive in southwest Miami-Dade turned deadly when three vehicles collided, killing a woman and injuring at least nine other people, according to officials. The crash happened just after 8 p.m. near the intersection of Southwest 28th Street and Southwest 107th Avenue, where first responders found 10 people hurt at the scene. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said three of those victims were rushed to nearby hospitals, and one patient, a woman, was pronounced dead from her injuries Sunday morning. Authorities have not released the names of anyone involved as investigators continue to work the case.
What officials said
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told CBS Miami that 13 units responded to the scene and confirmed that three vehicles were involved in the collision. Crews found 10 people with injuries and transported three patients to local hospitals.
Investigation ongoing
Officials said there is still no word on what caused the crash, according to CBS Miami. Investigators are continuing to comb through the wreckage and have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the impact.
Where this fits into county trends
Traffic safety has been a long-running concern in Miami-Dade County. The county's Vision Zero program aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries and has zeroed in on high-injury corridors for safety upgrades, per Miami-Dade Vision Zero. State crash data highlight the scope of the issue: Florida's Traffic Crash Facts report logs thousands of serious crash injuries and fatalities every year, a backdrop that helps explain why officials keep pushing street-design changes and enforcement efforts (FLHSMV Traffic Crash Facts 2023).
What to expect next
Investigators are expected to keep reviewing physical evidence, crash reports and any available video or witness statements before releasing more information. This story will be updated as officials publish new details.
