Three people were hospitalized, including one with serious injuries, after a multi-vehicle crash in downtown Miami early Saturday morning, July 11. The collision happened at the intersection of Northwest 17th Avenue and 20th Street and drew multiple ambulance crews to the scene.
Crash details
According to WSVN 7News, ambulances rushed to the busy intersection in the early morning hours. Miami Police officials told the station that at least two vehicles were involved and that a gray car slammed into a gas station sign, knocking it down and destroying it. The precise cause of the crash remains under investigation.
A familiar danger on 17th Avenue
The stretch of Northwest 17th Avenue has seen several violent wrecks in recent years. Surveillance video previously captured a car barreling into a storefront and injuring multiple people, as reported by Local 10. Neighbors have long complained about speed and reckless driving along the corridor, saying crashes have become an all-too-familiar sight.
What investigators say
Miami police have not released the names of the injured or determined an official cause for the latest crash, according to WSVN 7News. Authorities say the investigation is active and have not shared additional details.
