Miami, FL (February 16, 2020) - A construction worker died in a crash that took place on I-95 in Miami on Sunday, February 16th. The crash was reported around 2:00 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the roadway near 62nd Street.
According to reports, a black SUV and a white Toyota sedan collided. Following the impact, the SUV was propelled into a construction zone and struck the unidentified worker. The worker was taken to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not been released at this time. Police have not identified either driver involved in the crash and there is no word on whether anyone else was hurt.
The crash caused the southbound lanes of the roadway to shut down while investigators, police, and rescue workers were at the scene. No further details have been released at this time.
Our condolences are with the family affected by this fatal crash in Miami.
Those who work on or near roadways are at an increased risk of being injured in a crash. Drivers should always take caution when approaching work zones and other areas where workers are in the roadway. Tragedy can strike in an instant and even a single moment of negligent driving can have irreversible consequences.
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