Miami-Dade County, FL (March 18, 2019) - The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a fatal crash in Miami-Dade County on Sunday, March 17th. The accident took place on US-41, at its intersection with Loop Rood.
Two semi-trucks and a motorcycle were reportedly involved in the crash. The motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Reports further indicate that at least one of the vehicles became engulfed in flames following the collision. There is no information on the cause of the crash or the identities of anyone involved. It is unclear whether there were additional injuries.
The road remained closed as of 10:45 p.m. Sunday night police investigated at the scene. No further details are available.
A fatal crash happens in Florida every eight hours. Fatal crashes require a close examination of the accident scenes, including physical evidence at the scene along with any eyewitness statements. Police will typically create a reconstruction of the crash that seeks to explain the events leading up to the accident itself. In this case, we do not have enough details to say why the crash took place.
Our thoughts go out to the victims and their families impacted by this tragic crash. When you or a loved one have been affected by negligence on the roadways, a Florida personal injury attorney can help. At Rubenstein Law, our team of seasoned attorneys can assist in the most difficult situations to help you get back on your feet. For a free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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