A man was killed when he crashed into a business in Miami Springs early Wednesday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Miami Springs Police responded at around 2:26 a.m. to the area of Northwest 36th Street and Lee Drive, MDSO said.
Investigators said a man was driving a pickup truck westbound on Northwest 36th Street approaching Lee Drive. Then, the pickup “traveled toward the right shoulder, entered the sidewalk, and struck a business storefront.”
Traffic Alert: Please avoid the area of NW 36th Street to Sheridan Street due to a traffic fatality. Westbound lanes are currently closed. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and expect delays. pic.twitter.com/tk5JWguxHX
— Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (@MiamiDade_SO) August 26, 2026
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and took the driver to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead.
His name was not immediately released.
Detectives from the MDSO Traffic Homicide Bureau responded and took over the investigation.
Video showed the truck stopped against the Airport Cafe & Liquors.
Authorities were asking drivers to avoid the area of Northwest 36th Street to Sheridan Street. Westbound lanes are closed.
The investigation continues.
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