Parts of Miramar Parkway and Douglas Road were shut down early Tuesday morning after a crash involving three juveniles, prompting a large police response and heavy traffic delays across the intersection. Drivers in the area were urged to steer clear as officers worked the scene.
Miramar Parkway eastbound was closed in the area of Douglas Road, while Douglas Road southbound was also closed near Miramar Parkway, according to CBS News Miami. The closures came after three juveniles were involved in the crash early Tuesday, the outlet reported, though further details on the circumstances were not immediately available.
Lanes Open But Slow Going
Not every route through the intersection was blocked off. Miramar Parkway westbound lanes remained open, though they were dealing with significant delays as traffic backed up around the crash site, per the same report. Douglas Road northbound also stayed open to drivers navigating the area.
Miramar police reported significant delays throughout the area as the investigation unfolded, and they urged motorists to avoid Miramar Parkway and Douglas Road altogether. Drivers headed through the area were advised to seek an alternate route while crews and investigators remained on scene.
Large Investigation, Planned Briefing
Miramar police conducted a large police investigation following the crash, though the department had not released details on how the collision occurred, who was involved beyond the three juveniles, or whether anyone required hospitalization. Police had planned a news conference for Tuesday morning, but no additional information on its outcome was available.
Tuesday's crash follows another incident in Miramar earlier this year that also involved teenagers. In a crash reported on May 2, 2026, three teenagers were rushed to the hospital, and two of them had serious injuries, according to WSVN, which noted that crash remained under investigation. It is not known whether the two incidents are connected in any way.
For now, drivers in Miramar should expect continued delays around Miramar Parkway and Douglas Road until police wrap up their work at the scene. No reopening time for the closed lanes had been announced as of Tuesday morning.
