Scooter driver critically injured after crash near two Miami Gardens schools: cops

A scooter driver was in critical condition after a crash Tuesday morning near two Miami Gardens schools, police say.

The crash happened shortly before 6 a.m. in the 700 block of Northwest 194th Street, just minutes from Miami Norland Senior High School and Norland Elementary School.

The driver of the scooter, police say, was found in the middle of the intersection with injuries to his head. He was taken to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital.

The cause of the crash is unknown. Police did not identify the scooter driver.

Footage captured by Local 10 showed first responders preparing to airlift someone who was injured on the scene.

Investigators have yet to confirm how many vehicles were involved in the crash.

Drivers should avoid Northwest Seventh Avenue as police are investigating the crash.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available

This story was originally published August 20, 2024 at 8:09 AM.

Grethel Aguila

Miami Herald

Grethel covers courts and the criminal justice system for the Miami Herald. She graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), speaks Spanish and Arabic and loves animals, traveling, basketball and good storytelling. Grethel also attends law school part time.