Miami-Dade, FL (November 24, 2018) - Five people were hurt in a crash between a car and a box truck in Miami-Dade. The crash happened on Friday, November 23rd just before noon.
Police say that the car and the box truck collided with one another at Northwest 22nd Avenue, near the intersection with 54th Street. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue unit arrived on scene and transported three of the victims to Ryder Trauma Center. A fourth victim was taken to another area hospital with minor injuries. Three of the victims were transported to the hospital as trauma alerts. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time and it is unclear whether the injured victims were in the car or the box truck.
The Miami-Dade Police Department is investigating this crash. There is no word on whether any charges are expected.
Approximately 250,000 people will be hurt this year in Florida injury crashes. Being involved in an injury crash is scary and stressful and can leave you feeling like your life has been upended.
After the accident, you may receive calls from an insurance adjuster looking to settle your case quickly and cheaply. The insurance company is in business to make money for themselves and they do not have your best interest in mind. You should never agree to sign an injury settlement until you have received assistance from an experienced Florida car accident attorney.
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