Car hits tree in Florida Keys, leading to serious injuries and closure of U.S. 1
A car hit a tree in the Upper Keys Monday afternoon, causing several serious injuries, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash happened around 4 p.m. at mile marker 86 in Plantation Key. The southbound lanes of U.S. 1 in the area were shut down immediately after the crash, but reopened after the injured were taken to the hospital, according to the sheriff’s office.
This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published November 11, 2019 at 4:38 PM.
David Goodhue
Miami Herald