Traffic

Major crash on Biscayne Boulevard makes getting to Aventura Mall harder

A “major traffic crash” at Northeast 168 Street and Biscayne Boulevard, near Aventura Mall, is causing heavy traffic. North Miami Beach police haven’t given any details on the crash or if anyone was injured.
A “major traffic crash” at Northeast 168 Street and Biscayne Boulevard, near Aventura Mall, is causing heavy traffic. North Miami Beach police haven’t given any details on the crash or if anyone was injured. Courtesy to the Miami Herald

A major traffic crash near Aventura Mall is causing heavy traffic. If you’re in the area, police are advising to find another way home.

Just after 6 p.m., North Miami Beach police tweeted that officers were at the scene of a “major traffic crash” at Northeast 168 Street and Biscayne Boulevard.

Police said there were minor injuries to those involved, but have not said how many people were injured.

Drivers are being rerouted to Dixie Highway and meeting heavy traffic.

If you’re on your way to Aventura Mall for late Christmas shopping, using Collins Avenue will lead to less congestion.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.

This story was originally published December 21, 2019 at 6:44 PM.

Devoun Cetoute
Miami Herald
Miami Herald Cops and Breaking News Reporter Devoun Cetoute covers a plethora of Florida topics, from breaking news to crime patterns. He was on the breaking news team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022. He’s a graduate of the University of Florida, born and raised in Miami-Dade. Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.
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