Miami-Dade, FL (September 24, 2021) - The Palmetto Expressway was closed on Friday due to a serious crash. The accident occurred just before 5:00 p.m. in the southbound lanes.
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, along with police, responded to the scene. One victim was pulled from a wrecked vehicle and airlifted to a local trauma center. There is no word on what caused the accident to occur at this time and the victim has not been identified. Motorists were asked to avoid the scene due to heavy delays in the area.
There is no further information available. An investigation is ongoing.
Car accidents in Miami take place each day. There are many negligent drivers in and around the Miami-Dade area and all motorists are at risk of being hurt or even killed in a crash. Following a Miami car accident, victims are often left with serious and painful injuries that require extensive medical treatment and a long recovery period.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim following this injury accident in Miami. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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