MIAMI – A devastating collision in Miami has left two pedestrians with personal injuries and a police officer hospitalized after a violent police-involved crash near the Blue Lagoon area. Authorities are still piecing together the chain of events that led to the accident.
Scene of the Crash
Miami Police and Fire Rescue units rushed to the scene at Northwest 47th Avenue and Seventh Street around 6:35 p.m. on Saturday, responding to reports of a serious two-vehicle collision. Multi-vehicle accidents are quite common in Miami, and this location has scene its fair share of collision.
Investigators say the crash occurred when a Toyota sedan traveling westbound attempted to make a left turn. At the same time, a Miami Police officer, driving eastbound, collided with the vehicle at the intersection.
“The officer was heading east on Northwest 47th Avenue, while the Toyota driver, traveling west, attempted a left turn onto Seventh Street. That’s when their vehicles made impact,” a Miami Police officer at the scene explained.
Pedestrians Caught in the Chaos
The crash also affected two pedestrians who were nearby, though authorities have not yet determined exactly how they were struck.
- One woman sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center.
- The second pedestrian, suffering lacerations to her leg, was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition.
Officer’s Condition & Road Closures
Officials confirmed that the police officer involved in the crash was also taken to Ryder Trauma Center as a precaution but remains stable.
At the crash site, dramatic images captured the aftermath—a heavily damaged Toyota and a police cruiser wrecked on its side. In response, authorities shut down:
🚧 Northwest Seventh Street (between 43rd and 51st avenues)
🚧 Northwest 47th Avenue (between Sixth and 11th streets)
Drivers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as the investigation unfolds.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are still working to determine the exact cause of the crash and whether additional factors contributed to the dangerous chain reaction.
“The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation,” the police officer stated.
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