Miami, FL (February 15, 2020) - A 3-year-old boy was killed in a car crash on Valentine's Day in South Miami-Dade. The crash happened near South Dixie Highway and Southwest 304th Street around 1:15 p.m.
According to reports, the boy was standing underneath a tent that was set up to sell Valentine's Day gifts near a KFC restaurant when a Dodge Charger veered off the nearby roadway and crashed into the tent. The boy was pinned underneath the Charger after the crash. Several individuals nearby rushed to the boy's aid. He was removed from underneath the vehicle and airlifted to Kendall Regional Medical Center in critical condition. He later died from his injuries.
The driver of the Charger remained at the scene and cooperated with police. There is no word on what caused the crash to occur. No further information has been released.
Our condolences go out to the family of the young boy.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic crash in Miami. Anyone who is on or even near the roadway can be at risk of being involved in a crash at any time. Drivers who lose control of their vehicles place those who are anywhere the roadway can be seriously harmed when cars veer out of their lanes.
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